Wednesday 9 March 2016

108 Names of Ganesha


108 Names of Ganesha

Lord Ganesha is known by many names. There exists 108 different names of Ganesha in the Hindu scriptures. Many of these are suitable for baby names - for both boys and girls. The following are these various Sanskrit names of Ganesha with their meaning.
  1. Akhuratha: One whose chariot is pulled by a mouse
  2. Alampata: One who is forever eternal
  3. Amit: One who is incomparable
  4. Anantachidrupamayam: One who is the personification of the infinite consciousness
  5. Avaneesh: Master of the universe
  6. Avighna: The remover of obstacles
  7. Balaganapati: Beloved child
  8. Bhalchandra: One who is moon crested
  9. Bheema: One who is gigantic
  10. Bhupati: The lord of lords
  11. Bhuvanpati: The lord of the heaven
  12. Buddhinath: The God of wisdom
  13. Buddhipriya: One who bestows of knowledge and intellect
  14. Buddhividhata: The God of knowledge
  15. Chaturbhuj: The four-armed lord
  16. Devadeva: The lord of lords
  17. Devantakanashakarin: Destroyer of evils and demons
  18. Devavrata: One who accepts all penances
  19. Devendrashika: The protector of all gods
  1. Ganapati: The lord of lords
    1. Dharmik: One who is righteous and charitable
  2. Dhoomravarna: One whose skin is smoke-hued
  3. Durja: The invincible
  4. Dvaimatura: One who has two mothers
  5. Ekaakshara: One who is of a single syllable
  6. Ekadanta: Single-tusked
  7. Ekadrishta: Single-focused
  8. Eshanputra: The son of Shiva
  9. Gadadhara: One whose weapon is the mace
  10. Gajakarna: One who has elephantine-ears
  11. Gajanana: One who has an elephantine face
  12. Gajananeti: One who has the looks of an elephant
  13. Gajavakra: The trunk of an elephant
  14. Gajavaktra: One who has an elephantine mouth
  15. Ganadhakshya: The lord of lords
  16. Ganadhyakshina: Leader of all celestial bodies
  1. Gaurisuta: The son of Gauri
  2. Gunina: The lord of virtues
  3. Haridra: One who is golden-hued
  4. Heramba: Mother's beloved son
  5. Kapila: One who is yellowish-brown
  6. Kaveesha: The lord of poets
  7. Kirti: The lord of music
  8. Kripalu: Merciful lord
  9. Krishapingaksha: One who has yellowish-brown eyes
  10. Kshamakaram: The abode of forgiveness
  11. Kshipra: One who is easy to appease
  12. Lambakarna: One who has large ears
  1. Lambodara: One who has a big belly           
  2. Mahabala: One who is enormously strong
  3. Mahaganapati: The Supreme Lord
  4. Maheshwaram: Lord of the universe
  5. Mangalamurti: The all auspicious Lord
  6. Manomay: The winner of hearts
  7. Mrityuanjaya: The conqueror of death
  8. Mundakarama: The abode of happiness
  9. Muktidaya: Bestower of eternal bliss
  10. Musikvahana: One who rides a mouse
  11. Nadapratithishta: One who appreciates music
  12. Namasthetu: Destroyer of evils and sins
  13. Nandana: Lord Shiva's son
  14. Nideeshwaram: Bestower of wealth
  15. Omkara: One who has the form of 'Om'
  16. Pitambara: One who has yellowish skin
  17. Pramoda: Lord of all abodes
  18. Prathameshwara: First among all Gods
  1. Purush: The omnipotent personality
  2. Rakta: One who is blood-hued
  3. Rudrapriya: One who is the beloved of Shiva
  4. Sarvadevatman: One who accepts all celestial offerings
  5. Sarvasiddhanta: Bestower of skills and knowledge
  6. Sarvatman: Protector of the universe
  7. Shambhavi: Son of Parvati
  8. Shashivarnam: One who has a moon-like complexion
  9. Shoorpakarna: One who is large-eared
  10. Shuban: The all auspicious Lord
  11. Shubhagunakanan One who is The Master of All Virtues
  12. Shweta: One who is as pure as the white
  13. Siddhidhata: Bestower of accomplishments and successes
  14. Siddhipriya: Giver of wishes and boons
  15. Siddhivinayaka: Bestower of success
  16. Skandapurvaja: Elder of Skanda or Kartikya
  17. Sumukha: One who has an auspicious face
  18. Sureshwaram: The lord of lords
  19. Swaroop: Lover of beauty
  20. Tarun: One who is ageless
  21. Uddanda: The nemesis of evils and vices
  22. Umaputra: The son of Goddess Uma
  23. Vakratunda: One with a curved trunk
  24. Varaganapati: Bestower of boons
  25. Varaprada: One who grants wishes
  26. Varadavinayaka: Bestower of success
  27. Veeraganapati: The vigorous lord
  28. Vidyavaridhi: The God of wisdom
  29. Vighnahara: Remover of obstacles
  30. Vignaharta: Destroyer of all obstacles
  31. Vighnaraja: Lord of all obstacles
  32. Vighnarajendra: Lord of all obstacles
  33. Vighnavinashanaya: Destroyer of all obstacles
  34. Vigneshwara: Lord of all obstacles
  35. Vikat: One who is huge
  36. Vinayaka: The Supreme Lord
  37. Vishwamukha: Master of the universe
  38. Vishwaraja: King of the world
  39. Yagnakaya: One who accepts sacrificial offerings
  40. Yashaskaram: The bestower of fame and fortune
  41. Yashvasin: The beloved and ever popular lord
  42. Yogadhipa: The lord of meditation

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