Gugan

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Pronounced GOO-gun /ˈɡuː.ɡən/Medium

Meaning: A Tamil name for the god Murugan (Kartikeya), the Hindu deity of war and victory, son of Shiva. A name held with devotion in Tamil families.Low

In 30 seconds: A devout Tamil name: Gugan is a name of the god Murugan (said 'GOO-gun').

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Origin MediumTamil

MeaningA Tamil name for the god Murugan (Kartikeya), the Hindu deity of war and victory, son of Shiva. A name held with devotion in Tamil families.

History & Origin

Gugan is a Tamil name for the god Murugan, the deity of war and victory. It reads devout and heritage-rich in Tamil communities — rare in the U.S. (said 'GOO-gun').

It appears only rarely in U.S. data, mostly in Tamil families. Extremely rare and meaning-rich.

Did you know? Gugan is a Tamil name of Murugan (Kartikeya) — the Hindu god of war and victory, son of Shiva — carried with devotion in Tamil families (said 'GOO-gun').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Gugan — Tamil name of Murugan (Kartikeya)

Variations

GuhanGukanGuganraj

Nicknames

GugiGan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gugan mean?

Gugan is a Tamil name of the god Murugan (Kartikeya), the deity of war and victory.

How do you pronounce Gugan?

It's said GOO-gun /ˈɡuː.ɡən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Gugan a boy or girl name?

Gugan is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Gugan?

Gugan is a very rare name in the U.S.