Wednesday, February 25 2026

Tamil Baby Name

Shanmugam – சண்முகம்

Signature meaning

Male

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.

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Pronunciation

Shanmugam – சண்முகம்

English pronunciation
SHAN-moo-kum
IPA: /ˈsaɳmukam/
Tamil pronunciation
ச-ண்-மு-க-ம்