Name meaning
Murugan
means “the youthful, beautiful one”
- Origin
- Tamil
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- Tamil, Indian, Sri Lankan
- Spellings
- Murugan · Murugesan
- Say it
- MOO-roo-gun
- Letters
- 7
Researched meaning
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Murugan is the beloved Tamil god of youth and war, also called Kartikeya. His name comes from the Tamil murugu, youth or beauty.
Roots
From Tamil murugu (youth, beauty).
Where it is used
Murugesan is related.
Murugan name FAQ
What does the name Murugan mean?
Murugan means “the youthful, beautiful one”. From Tamil murugu (youth, beauty).
Where does the name Murugan come from?
Murugan is of Tamil origin. Today it is used in Tamil, Indian, Sri Lankan families.
How do you pronounce Murugan?
Murugan is usually pronounced MOO-roo-gun.
Is Murugan a boy's or a girl's name?
Murugan is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Murugan?
Related spellings and forms include Murugesan.
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Sources
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