Murugan

Meaning

Lord Kartikeya

The name Murugan carries the meaning “Lord Kartikeya”. Of Tamil origin, it has long been given in Hindu families.

Name Details

Gender

Boy

Origin

Tamil

Language

Tamil

Religion / Tradition

Hindu

Popularity

Popular

Traditional Naming by Birth Nakshatra

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For families who follow traditional Vedic naming practices, your baby’s Janma Rashi, Nakshatra and Pada can be calculated from birth details and used to suggest traditional starting sounds for names.

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Date, Time, Place

2. Janma Rashi

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Naming Sound

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Quick Facts

Meaning Lord Kartikeya

Gender Boy

Origin Tamil

Language Tamil

Religion / Tradition Hindu

Popularity Popular

Questions About Murugan

What does the name Murugan mean?

The name Murugan carries the meaning “Lord Kartikeya”. Of Tamil origin, it has long been given in Hindu families.

Is Murugan a boy’s or girl’s name?

Murugan is recorded here as a boy’s name and is most often given in Hindu families.

What is the origin of Murugan?

The origin recorded for Murugan is Tamil.

How popular is Murugan?

TotsName rates Murugan as popular. It begins with the letter M.

Can Murugan determine a baby’s Rashi or Nakshatra?

No. A baby’s Janma Rashi, Nakshatra and Pada are determined from the date, exact time and place of birth. The name itself does not determine the birth chart. However, traditional naming practices may use the Nakshatra and Pada to suggest an appropriate starting sound for a baby’s name.

Important to Know

A baby’s Janma Rashi, Nakshatra and Pada are determined from the date, exact time and place of birth. The name itself does not determine the birth chart. However, traditional naming practices may use the Nakshatra and Pada to suggest an appropriate starting sound for a baby’s name.

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