Ganesh

The surname Ganesh is of Hindu origin and is commonly found in India and other South Asian countries. It is derived from the name of the Hindu deity Lord Ganesha, who is revered as the remover of obstacles and the god of wisdom and prosperity in Hinduism.

The surname Ganesh is often used by people who either belong to the Ganesh sect in Hinduism or who have a strong devotion to Lord Ganesha. It is also possible that the surname was given to individuals as a mark of respect or admiration for the deity.

The name Ganesh is also sometimes spelled as Ganesha or Ganeshan, depending on regional variations and dialects. Individuals bearing the surname Ganesh may have roots in regions where the worship of Lord Ganesha is particularly prominent, such as Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka.

The use of the surname Ganesh reflects the enduring influence of Hindu culture and religion on the naming practices of individuals in South Asia and the wider diaspora. Its association with a highly revered deity adds a spiritual and cultural dimension to the identities of those who bear the name.

There are approximately 459 people named Ganesh in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Ganesh.

Region of origin: Asia

Country of origin: India

Religion of origin: Hindu

Language of origin: Hindi

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Anil
  • Arun
  • Ashwin
  • Bhavesh
  • Jonathan
  • Krishn
  • Krishna
  • Krishnan
  • Mahadevan
  • Nadarajah
  • Peter
  • Ponniah
  • Rajaratnam
  • Ramesh
  • Subramaniam

Female

  • Aparna
  • Deepika
  • Geeta
  • Karuna
  • Kavitha
  • Malini
  • Mythily
  • Ratna
  • Sandhya
  • Sheena
  • Shilpa
  • Varsha

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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