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Shanmukh Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "shanmukh" is "shanmukh is a sanskrit name that means 'lord shiva's first son' or 'six-faced'.", and is used often for "this name is commonly given to boys.".

Name
shanmukh
Meaning
shanmukh is a sanskrit name that means 'lord shiva's first son' or 'six-faced'.
Pronunciation
shahn-moo-k
Used for
this name is commonly given to boys.
Syllables
3

Shanmukh Name Details

In Hindu mythology, Shanmukh is another name for Lord Murugan, the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. He is depicted with six faces, hence the meaning of the name 'six-faced'. Lord Shanmukh is known as the God of war, wisdom, and victory. The name Shanmukh is widely used in India as a representation of Lord Murugan's divine qualities and as a mark of devotion.

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Shawn (shawn)
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Vishodhan (vee-shoh-dahn)
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Naween (na-WEEN)
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Vanhi (VAN-hee)
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Hazafa (ha-ZA-fa)
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Juddson (juhd-suhn)
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Ila (ee-lah)
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Nabhita (NAH-bee-ta)
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Samrta (sahm-ruh-tah)
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Namyla (nuh-MY-luh)
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Tvesa (tu-ve-sa)
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Karawan (Kah-ruh-wahn)