Boy • Mythology Tamil
Shanmuga
சண்முகா
Signature Meaning
Shanmuga is a Tamil name meaning "six-faced" or "one with six faces." It is traditionally associated with the Hindu god Murugan (also called Kartikeya), who is often depicted with six faces. The name carries connotations of divine strength, protection, and leadership. It is commonly used for boys in Tamil-speaking communities.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
MythologyCourage
Starts withச / S
Syllables3 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 28 → Root 1 (Sun / சூரியன்)
S(3) + H(5) + A(1) + N(5) + M(4) + U(6) + G(3) + A(1) = 28
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 30 → Root 3
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
3· Sun (சூரியன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likesahn-MOO-gaa
Tamil syllablesச-ண்-மு-கா
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely.saɳmukaː
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
ShaanmugaaShanmoogaShaanmoogaaSanmugaShhanmugaSaanmugaa