Ganesh

Ganesh Meaning & Origin

About Ganesh
The surname Ganesh is of Indian origin and is derived from the Sanskrit word "ganesha," which means "lord of the hosts" or "lord of the multitudes." It is a Hindu name associated with the elephant-headed deity, Lord Ganesha, who is revered as the remover of obstacles and the god of wisdom and intellect. The surname Ganesh is often used by individuals and families who have a historical or cultural connection to Lord Ganesha or wish to honor his qualities and blessings.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Ganesh is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Ganesh: 1,512
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 18326
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.51

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ganesh based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Ganesh is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KNX
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G05020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AE1 N IH0 SH
🌐 IPA
/ganesh*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNX', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ganesh in Braille

Here's how to represent Ganesh in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Ganesh in braille

How to sign the name Ganesh using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Ganesh using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Ganesh in sign language

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