Gender: Male
Origin: Indian
Meaning: The Legend, Lord Ganesh, Son of Lord Shiva and Parvati
Pronunciation: G AE N AH SH
Popularity Rank: #1,875
The name Ganesh is of Indian origin and means The Legend, Lord Ganesh, Son of Lord Shiva and Parvati, Lord Ganesh (Son of Lord Shiva & Parvati). It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Ganesh is commonly found in India, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and 71 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: G AE N AH SH
G: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
SH: Pronounce as in "she" (SH IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Ganesh is recorded 35,442 times globally, ranking it as the 1,875th most common name worldwide.
Ganesh is most prevalent in India, with 12,729 occurrences, making it the 36th most popular name in the country.
In India, the name Ganesh is found among 1 in every 69 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| India | #36 | 1 : 69 |
| Saudi Arabia | #498 | 1 : 451 |
| United Arab Emirates | #144 | 1 : 262 |
| Qatar | #56 | 1 : 197 |
| Oman | #208 | 1 : 304 |
| Kuwait | #151 | 1 : 341 |
| Malaysia | #779 | 1 : 1,167 |
| Singapore | #349 | 1 : 514 |
| United States of America | #3,074 | 1 : 1,886 |
| Bahrain | #152 | 1 : 370 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Ganesh from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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