Ashtottara Shatanamavali of Lord Ganesha: 108 Names of Ganesha

The elephant headed deva Ganesh is lovingly worshiped and revered by millions of people worldwide. He is perhaps one of the most interesting deities in the Hindu pantheon. The son of Shiva and Parvati, Ganesh, is the God of good luck and auspiciousness and is the remover of problems and obstacles -Vignahartha. He is the master of ceremonies and is the first to be revered and prayed to, whenever a puja is performed. He is believed to bring prosperity and initiate new beginnings. He is also worshiped as the God of wisdom, wealth, health, celibacy, fertility and happiness.

Lord Ganesha is known by 108 different names of Ganesha in the Hindu scriptures. Each of the names is defines a characteristic associated with this lovable God.

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
20.    Dharmik: One who is righteous and charitable
21.    Dhoomravarna: One whose skin is smoke-hued
22.    Durja: The invincible
23.    Dvaimatura: One who has two mothers
24.    Ekaakshara: One who is of a single syllable
25.    Ekadanta: Single-tusked
26.    Ekadrishta: Single-focused
27.    Eshanputra: The son of Shiva
28.    Gadadhara: One whose weapon is the mace
29.    Gajakarna: One who has elephantine-ears
30.    Gajanana: One who has an elephantine face
31.    Gajananeti: One who has the looks of an elephant
32.    Gajavakra: The trunk of an elephant
33.    Gajavaktra: One who has an elephantine mouth
34.    Ganadhakshya: The lord of lords
35.    Ganadhyakshina: Leader of all celestial bodies
36.    Ganapati: The lord of lords
37.    Gaurisuta: The son of Gauri
38.    Gunina: The lord of virtues
39.    Haridra: One who is golden-hued
40.    Heramba: Mother’s beloved son
41.    Kapila: One who is yellowish-brown
42.    Kaveesha: The lord of poets
43.    Kirti: The lord of music
44.    Kripalu: Merciful lord
45.    Krishapingaksha: One who has yellowish-brown eyes
46.    Kshamakaram: The abode of forgiveness
47.    Kshipra: One who is easy to appease
48.    Lambakarna: One who has large ears
49.    Lambodara: One who has a big belly
50.    Mahabala: One who is enormously strong
51.    Mahaganapati: The Supreme Lord
52.    Maheshwaram: Lord of the universe
53.    Mangalamurti: The all auspicious Lord
54.    Manomay: The winner of hearts
55.    Mrityuanjaya: The conqueror of death
56.    Mundakarama: The abode of happiness
57.    Muktidaya: Bestower of eternal bliss
58.    Musikvahana: One who rides a mouse
59.    Nadapratithishta: One who appreciates music
60.    Namasthetu: Destroyer of evils and sins
61.    Nandana: Lord Shiva’s son
62.    Nideeshwaram: Bestower of wealth
63.    Omkara: One who has the form of ‘Om’
64.    Pitambara: One who has yellowish skin
65.    Pramoda: Lord of all abodes
66.    Prathameshwara: First among all Gods
67.    Purush: The omnipotent personality
68.    Rakta: One who is blood-hued
69.    Rudrapriya: One who is the beloved of Shiva
70.    Sarvadevatman: One who accepts all celestial offerings
71.    Sarvasiddhanta: Bestower of skills and knowledge
72.    Sarvatman: Protector of the universe
73.    Shambhavi: Son of Parvati
74.    Shashivarnam: One who has a moon-like complexion
75.    Shoorpakarna: One who is large-eared
76.    Shuban: The all auspicious Lord
77.    Shubhagunakanan One who is The Master of All Virtues
78.    Shweta: One who is as pure as the white
79.    Siddhidhata: Bestower of accomplishments and successes
80.    Siddhipriya: Giver of wishes and boons
81.    Siddhivinayaka: Bestower of success
82.    Skandapurvaja: Elder of Skanda or Kartikya
83.    Sumukha: One who has an auspicious face
84.    Sureshwaram: The lord of lords
85.    Swaroop: Lover of beauty
86.    Tarun: One who is ageless
87.    Uddanda: The nemesis of evils and vices
88.    Umaputra: The son of Goddess Uma
89.    Vakratunda: One with a curved trunk
90.    Varaganapati: Bestower of boons
91.    Varaprada: One who grants wishes
92.    Varadavinayaka: Bestower of success
93.    Veeraganapati: The vigorous lord
94.    Vidyavaridhi: The God of wisdom
95.    Vighnahara: Remover of obstacles
96.    Vignaharta: Destroyer of all obstacles
97.    Vighnaraja: Lord of all obstacles
98.    Vighnarajendra: Lord of all obstacles
99.    Vighnavinashanaya: Destroyer of all obstacles
100.    Vigneshwara: Lord of all obstacles
101.    Vikat: One who is huge
102.    Vinayaka: The Supreme Lord
103.    Vishwamukha: Master of the universe
104.    Vishwaraja: King of the world
105.    Yagnakaya: One who accepts sacrificial offerings
106.    Yashaskaram: The bestower of fame and fortune
107.    Yashvasin: The beloved and ever popular lord
108.    Yogadhipa: The lord of meditation

Iti Shree Ganesha Ashtottara Shatanamavali Samaptam