Boy • Mythology Tamil
Shanmugam
சண்முகம்
Signature Meaning
Shanmugam (சண்முகம்) is a Tamil name meaning "six-faced." It is an epithet of the Hindu god Murugan (Kartikeya), traditionally depicted with six faces. Used as a respectful given name, it evokes divine strength, youth, and protection in Tamil culture.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
MythologyCourage
Starts withச / S
Syllables3 syllables
NumerologyNumerology is a traditional number-based interpretation. Use it as cultural guidance, not as a rule.
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Pronunciation Guide
Say it likeSHAN-moo-kum
Tamil syllablesச-ண்-மு-க-ம்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./ˈsaɳmukam/
Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
ShaanmugaamShanmoogamShaanmoogaamSanmugamShhanmugamSaanmugaam