Remover of obstacles
A Sanskrit name derived from the elements 'vi' meaning 'without' and 'nayaka' meaning 'leader' or 'master', often interpreted as 'one who has no leader' or 'supreme leader'. It is a prominent epithet for the Hindu deity Ganesha, who is revered as the remover of obstacles and the god of beginnings.
Less common today
Vinayak isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,670 in 2000.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Indian politician and activist
Indian film critic and journalist
Indian politician from Maharashtra
