| Pronunciation | Kaṇēcaṉ |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Language(s) | Tamil |
| Origin | |
| Region of origin | Southern India North-eastern Sri Lanka |
| Other names | |
| Alternative spelling | Ganeshan Kaneshan |
| Derived | Ganesh |
| See also | Ganesh (given name) |
Ganesan or Ganeshan (Tamil: கணேசன்) is a Tamil male given name. Due to the Tamil tradition of using patronymic surnames it may also be a surname for males and females. The name is derived from the Hindu god Ganesh.