Ganesh Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Ganesh Name at a Glance

Name	Ganesh
Meaning	Lord of the dwarves.
Origin	Hindi
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Ganesh Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Ganesh means “Lord of the dwarves”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Ganesh Name Origin

Our database records Ganesh under Hindi origin. Browse more Hindi baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Ganesh a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Ganesh is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Ganesh

When considering Ganesh for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.