History:

This description is being fetched from ARUMUGAM.

Its meaning tells the story. Think of a family in ancient Tamil Nadu, naming their son this—a name reflecting their hopes. This wasnt a casual choice; it was a powerful wish for a meaningful life. So, the story of this name is the story of many families, each filling it with their dreams. It carries the weight of generations hopes.

This names roots are diverse, showing up in many languages. Its most strongly tied to Tamil, spoken in southern India and Sri Lanka. Because of migration and language change, youll also find people with this name speaking English, Hindi, Malayalam, Telugu, and other languages, depending on their background. So, while Tamil is the main language link, this names story is a multilingual one.

Description:

This names South Indian roots are steeped in religious history. Its linked to Lord Murugan, a powerful god also called Kartikeya, son of Shiva and Parvati. Hes often pictured as a young warrior fighting evil. His father, Shiva, is obviously very important to him. Big festivals like Thaipoosam (celebrating Murugans win over a demon) and Skanda Sashti (a six-day celebration of his birth) honor this names connection to the god.

Think of it like a family tree – you might find shorter versions, slightly different spellings (because of how Tamil letters are written in English), or nicknames based on the sounds in this name. There might also be other names with similar meanings or origins in Tamil or related languages.