Baby names of Ganesha, Murugan and Hanuman
A short collection of names that are names of Lord Ganesha, Murugan (Kartikeya), Hanuman and Ayyappa, all much loved in Telugu and Tamil homes.
29 names. Tap a name for its meaning, Telugu spelling, Nakshatra and Pada.
Boy names (25)
- Chendur చెందూర్A name of Lord Murugan
- Chenthil చెంథిల్A name of Lord Murugan
- Dandapani దండపాణిOne who holds a staff; Lord Murugan
- Ekadant ఏకదంత్One-tusked; Lord Ganesha
- Gajanan గజానన్The elephant-faced one; Ganesha
- Gajanana గజాననThe elephant-faced one; Ganesha
- Gananath గణనాథ్Lord of the hosts; Ganesha
- Ganapathi గణపతిLord of the hosts; Ganesha
- Ganaraj గణరాజ్Lord of the hosts; Ganesha
- Ganesh గణేష్Lord of the hosts; Ganesha
- Gaurinandan గౌరీనందన్Son of Gauri; Ganesha
- Guhan గుహన్A name of Lord Murugan
- Hanish హనీష్Lord of the monkeys; Hanuman
- Heramb హేరంబA name of Lord Ganesha
- Kapish కపీష్Lord of monkeys; Hanuman
- Karthik కార్తీక్Born under the Krittika stars; Lord Murugan
- Karthikeya కార్తికేయLord Murugan, nurtured by the Krittikas
- Kartik కార్తీక్Born under the Krittika stars; Lord Murugan
- Kartikeya కార్తికేయLord Murugan, nurtured by the Krittikas
- Kuhan కుహన్A name of Lord Murugan
- Kumaran కుమరన్A name of Lord Murugan
- Manikanta మణికంఠA name of Lord Ayyappa
- Maruthi మారుతిA name of Hanuman
- Shanmukh షణ్ముఖ్Six-faced; Lord Murugan
- Vinayak వినాయక్Lord Ganesha
Girl names (4)
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Frequently asked questions
How many baby names of ganesha, murugan and hanuman does AAGO list?
AAGO lists 29 names on this page. Each one is checked against more than one public name source, and the meaning is written in AAGO's own words.
Can I choose a name using the Nakshatra instead?
Yes. Many Telugu families pick the starting letter from the baby's Nakshatra and Pada. You can find these from the birth time with the AAGO Nakshatra finder, then browse the name list for that Pada.
Are the meanings certain?
Meanings are short summaries and have not been independently verified. Different families and regions may read a name differently, so please confirm your final choice with elders, a priest or a native speaker.
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