👦 Ganapati — Name Meaning & Origin

Ganapati

“Lord of the ganas; Ganesha”

Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
ReligionHindu
Used inIndia, Nepal
RashiMakar (Capricorn)
NakshatraDhanishta (pada 1) · syllable “Ga”
Numerology33 — a compassionate teacher (master number 33)
Letters8 · starts with G
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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Ganapati?

Ganapati means "Lord of the ganas; Ganesha" (Sanskrit origin).

Is Ganapati a boy or girl name?

Ganapati is a boy's name.

Which religion is the name Ganapati from?

Ganapati is used as a Hindu name in India, Nepal.

What is the rashi of the name Ganapati?

By its first syllable "Ga", Ganapati belongs to Makar (Capricorn) rashi and Dhanishta nakshatra (pada 1), following the traditional Namakshar system.

What is the lucky number for Ganapati?

In Pythagorean numerology the name Ganapati adds up to 33, linked with being a compassionate teacher (master number 33).

Name meanings come from the name's language of origin; many names carry more than one meaning in different languages and communities. Rashi and nakshatra follow the traditional first-syllable (Namakshar) method — for an exact rashi use the baby's birth chart.

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