Hindu boy name · Tamil origin

Murugan

“The Tamil Hindu god worshipped as a son of Shiva and Parvati”

About the name Murugan

Meaning
The Tamil Hindu god worshipped as a son of Shiva and Parvati
Origin
Tamil
Gender
Boy
Religion
Hindu
Starts with
M
Name number
5

Numerology of Murugan

Explorer: curious, lively and fond of change.

Worked out from the letters of the name (Pythagorean method). It is a tradition, for fun, and not science.

Nakshatra for Murugan

Magha

Naming syllable “Mu” · ruled by Ketu

Pada 1234
Moon signSimha (Leo)
DeityThe Pitrs, the ancestors
SymbolA royal throne

Dignified, confident and respectful of family and tradition. Linked with leadership and a sense of pride in one's roots.

All Magha names
Murugan starts with a traditional naming syllable of this nakshatra, so it suits a baby born in it. The traits are the general traditional description of the nakshatra, the same for every name, and not a prediction about any child.

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Questions about Murugan

What does the name Murugan mean?

Murugan means "The Tamil Hindu god worshipped as a son of Shiva and Parvati" and comes from Tamil.

Is Murugan a boy or a girl name?

Murugan is used as a boy name, mostly in Hindu families.

Which nakshatra does the name Murugan match?

The name Murugan starts with the syllable "Mu", which is a naming syllable of Magha nakshatra (pada 3). This is the traditional way to choose a name for a baby born in that nakshatra.

What is the numerology number of Murugan?

By Pythagorean numerology the name Murugan adds up to 5. Explorer: curious, lively and fond of change. Numerology is a tradition and not science.

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