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Ganesha
guh-NEHSH
Ganesha (name) means the elephant-headed Hindu god of wisdom, intellect, and new beginnings, son of Shiva and Parvati. Example: “Many Hindus pray to Ganesha before starting a new venture or journey.”
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The elephant-headed Hindu god of wisdom, intellect, and new beginnings, son of Shiva and Parvati.
"Many Hindus pray to Ganesha before starting a new venture or journey."
How to use Ganesha
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA major Hindu deity, recognizable by his elephant head, worshipped as the remover of obstacles.
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Etymology
Borrowed directly from Sanskrit gaṇeśa.
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What does “Ganesha” mean?
The word “Ganesha” means the elephant-headed Hindu god of wisdom, intellect, and new beginnings, son of Shiva and Parvati. In plain terms, a major Hindu deity, recognizable by his elephant head, worshipped as the remover of obstacles.
How do you pronounce “Ganesha”?
“Ganesha” is pronounced guh-NEHSH (/ɡəˈneːʃ(ə)/ in IPA).
How do you use “Ganesha” in a sentence?
Here is “Ganesha” used in a sentence: “Many Hindus pray to Ganesha before starting a new venture or journey.”
What is another word for “Ganesha”?
Words with a similar meaning to “Ganesha” include Aumkara, Ekadanta, Gajanana, Ganapati, Heramba and Shurpa Karna.
What part of speech is “Ganesha”?
“Ganesha” is a name.
Where does the word “Ganesha” come from?
The word “Ganesha” comes from Sanskrit. Borrowed directly from Sanskrit gaṇeśa.
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