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Shanmukha

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How to Pronounce Shanmukha

Pronounced shahn-MOO-kah /ʃɑːnˈmuː.kɑː/Medium

Meaning: Shanmukha is a Sanskrit name meaning 'six-faced,' from 'shan' (six) and 'mukha' (face) - a name of Murugan (Kartikeya), the Hindu god of war and victory, depicted with six faces. It carries deep devotional weight.Low

In 30 seconds: A devotional name: Shanmukha means 'six-faced,' a name of the god Murugan (said 'shahn-MOO-kah'). We note its heritage respectfully.

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MeaningShanmukha is a Sanskrit name meaning 'six-faced,' from 'shan' (six) and 'mukha' (face) - a name of Murugan (Kartikeya), the Hindu god of war and victory, depicted with six faces. It carries deep devotional weight.

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History & Origin

As a boy's name, Shanmukha is Sanskrit for 'six-faced,' a name of Murugan/Kartikeya, the god of war. We note this heritage respectfully. A rolling three-beat name (said 'shahn-MOO-kah').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely and reads as a name of deep devotion. Rare, sacred, and strong.

Did you know? Shanmukha - 'six-faced' - is a name of Murugan (Kartikeya), the Hindu god of war, shown with six faces watching every direction. The name carries that sacred image, which we note respectfully (said 'shahn-MOO-kah').

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References - Shanmukha — Sanskrit 'shan' + 'mukha' - six-faced; name of Murugan/Kartikeya

Variations

ShanmugaShanmukhSanmukha

Nicknames

ShanMukha

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shanmukha mean?

Shanmukha is Sanskrit for 'six-faced,' a name of Murugan (Kartikeya), the Hindu god of war.

How do you pronounce Shanmukha?

It's said shahn-MOO-kah /ʃɑːnˈmuː.kɑː/ - three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Shanmukha a boy or girl name?

Shanmukha is used as a boys' name.

How popular is Shanmukha?

Shanmukha is extremely rare in the U.S.