👦 Murugan — Name Meaning & Origin

Murugan

“Lord Murugan; Beautiful one”

Gender👦 Boy
OriginTamil
ReligionHindu
Used inIndia, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Malaysia · Tamil Nadu, Northern, Eastern
RashiSimha (Leo)
NakshatraMagha (pada 3) · syllable “Mu”
Numerology5 — adventurous, curious and freedom-loving
Letters7 · starts with M
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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Murugan?

Murugan means "Lord Murugan; Beautiful one" (Tamil origin).

Is Murugan a boy or girl name?

Murugan is a boy's name.

Which religion is the name Murugan from?

Murugan is used as a Hindu name in India, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Malaysia.

What is the rashi of the name Murugan?

By its first syllable "Mu", Murugan belongs to Simha (Leo) rashi and Magha nakshatra (pada 3), following the traditional Namakshar system.

What is the lucky number for Murugan?

In Pythagorean numerology the name Murugan adds up to 5, linked with being adventurous, curious and freedom-loving.

Name meanings come from the name's language of origin; many names carry more than one meaning in different languages and communities. Rashi and nakshatra follow the traditional first-syllable (Namakshar) method — for an exact rashi use the baby's birth chart.

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