Boy • Mythology Tamil
Shanmugan
ஷண்முகன்
Signature Meaning
Shanmugan is a Tamil name commonly associated with Lord Murugan, the beloved Tamil god of youth, courage, and victory. It is often understood as a devotional name meaning one connected with Murugan or the six-faced deity. The name carries a strong traditional and spiritual feel, and it is widely chosen for boys in Tamil-speaking families.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
MythologySpiritual
Starts withஷ / S
Syllables3 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 33 → Root 6 (Venus / சுக்கிரன்)
S(3) + H(5) + A(1) + N(5) + M(4) + U(6) + G(3) + A(1) + N(5) = 33
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 35 → Root 8
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
8· Venus (சுக்கிரன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeshan-MOO-gun
Tamil syllablesஷ-ண்-மு-க-ன்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely.ʃaɳmuɡan
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
ShaanmugaanShanmooganShaanmoogaanSanmuganShhanmuganSaanmugaan