Mangesh
Mangesh is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Lord of auspiciousness (Shiva)”.
| Meaning | Lord of auspiciousness (Shiva) |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | मंगेश |
| Pronunciation | mun-GAYSH |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India |
Meaning and origin of Mangesh
Mangesh is a form of Mangesha, from mangala, 'auspicious', and isha, 'lord'. It is a name of Shiva, worshipped as Shri Mangesh at the Mangueshi temple in Goa, the family deity of many Konkani and Marathi families. For this reason the name is especially popular along the Konkan coast and in Maharashtra. The singer Lata Mangeshkar's family name comes from the same temple village.
Is Mangesh a Hindu name?
Mangesh refers to Shiva as the giver of auspiciousness, and the Mangueshi temple in Goa is its best-known centre of worship.
How popular is Mangesh?
Common in Maharashtra and Goa.
Gifts with the name Mangesh
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Spellings and variants of Mangesh
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mangesh mean?
Mangesh means 'Lord of auspiciousness (Shiva)'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Mangesh a Hindu name?
Mangesh refers to Shiva as the giver of auspiciousness, and the Mangueshi temple in Goa is its best-known centre of worship.
How do you pronounce Mangesh?
Mangesh is pronounced mun-GAYSH.
Is Mangesh a boy or girl name?
Mangesh is usually a boy name.