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 1. Names of Physical Appearance

These names describe Ganesha’s unique, elephant-headed form and iconography: [1]

• Vakratunda: Lord with a curved trunk.
• Ekadanta: Lord with a single tusk.
• Lambodara: Lord with a large belly.
• Gajavakra: Lord with an elephant's trunk.
• Vikata: The monstrous or magnificent form.
• Dhumravarna: Lord with a smoke-colored complexion. [1, 2]

2. Names of Power & Leadership

These titles denote his supreme authority as the chief of the celestial forces:

• Ganapati: Lord of the ganas (celestial hosts).
• Vinayaka: The supreme leader and remover of obstacles.
• Ganesha: Lord of all beings.
• Ganadhiksha: Commander of the celestial hosts. [1, 2]

3. Names Describing His Role

Ganesha is revered for his role in clearing pathways, bringing wisdom, and granting desires: [1]

• Vighneshwara / Vighnaraja: Lord and ruler of all obstacles.
• Vighnahanta: Destroyer of obstacles.
• Buddhipriya: Lord who is fond of intellect and wisdom.
• Siddhidata: Bestower of success and accomplishments.
• Bhalachandra: Lord who adorns the moon on his forehead. [1, 2, 3]

4. Names Related to Mythology

These names are associated with the stories and family of Lord Ganesha: [1, 2]

• Uma Putra: Son of Goddess Uma (Parvati).
• Parvatinandana: Son of Parvati.
• Bhavatmaja: Born of Lord Shiva.
• Mushakavahana: Lord whose vehicle is a mouse.
• Lambakarna: Lord with large, broad ears. [1, 2]

5. Names of Invocation

In daily prayers, Ganesha is usually invoked using specific salutations that acknowledge his status as the first deity to be worshipped: [1]

• Agrapujya: The one who is worshipped first among all gods.
• Siddha Vinayaka: The perfected and successful remover of obstacles.
• Eshanputra: Son of Lord Shiva (Eshana). [1, 2]

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