Lord Murugan’s 40 Divine Names and their Sacred Meanings

Murugan – The God of Beauty, Wisdom, and Valor!

He is Arulmurgan, who showers grace upon his devotees; Veeramurugan, who vanquishes demons; and Mayilvahanan, who rides the peacock. Each of his names reflects his divine greatness.

Come, let’s learn the beautiful names of Murugan…

1. Karthikeyan – Born in the Karthigai constellation.

2. Subramanian – The one with supreme (Subra) wisdom.

3. Velavan – The one who holds Vel (spear).

4. Kumaran – The eternally youthful one.

5. Saravanabavan – Born in the Saravana pond.

6. Kugan – The God of inner realization (Kugam – secret place).

7. Shanmugan – The one with six faces.

8. Dandayuthapani – The one who holds a staff (Danda) and guides devotees.

9. Mayuravahanan – The one who rides a peacock.

10. Senthilnathan – Beautiful prince.

11. Arumugan – The one with six faces.

12. Kandan – The radiant one, son of Shiva.

13. Murugan – The beautiful, radiant embodiment of wisdom.

14. Valli Manalan – Husband of Valli.

15. Deivanai Manalan – Husband of Deivanai.

16. Chinna Kumaran – The youthful Kumaran.

17. Sevarkodi – The one whose flag holds Rooster.

18. Komari – The leader of the Devas.

20. Muthukumaran – The Kumaran adorned with pearls.

21. Veerakesari – The one who blesses with valor.

22. Akhilandanathan – The ruler of the entire universe.

23. Kathirvelavan – The one who holds a Vel that shines like the sun.

24. Pazhamudircholainathan – The lord of the Pazhamudircholai temple.

25. Mutharayan – The one who radiates like pearls.

26. Ganesapurandharan – The brother of Ganesha.

27. Kapaleesan – An incarnation of Lord Shiva.

28. Jayanthan – The ever-victorious one.

29. Asuragajchittan – The warrior who defeats demons.

30. Bhagavathkumaran – The son of the Supreme God.

31. Bala Subramanian – The one who blesses in the form of a child.

32. Sakala Kalavallavan – The master of all arts.

33. Singara Velan – The one with a beautiful Vel.

34. Kumara Vel – The youthful one with a Vel.

35. Veera Murugan – The valiant and gracious one.

36. Anugrahamurthi – The deity of boundless grace.

37. Kodiveeran – The leader of countless warriors.

38. Andamalai Andavan – The ruler of the Andamalai region.

39. Mayilvahanan – The one who majestically rides a peacock.

40. Pazhani Kandan – The lord of Pazhani.

No matter how many names he is called by, he remains one – the divine Lord of grace and valor!

Remembering and worshipping him brings only goodness!

Om Muruga!