The baby name Skandan is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced SKAN-dən (IPA: /ˈskændən/); Indian/Sanskrit variant: skən-DAHN (IPA: /skənˈdɑːn/).
The baby name Skandan is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced SKAN-dən (IPA: /ˈskændən/); Indian/Sanskrit variant: skən-DAHN (IPA: /skənˈdɑːn/).
Skandan is Sanskrit, Tamil in Origin.
Skandan is an Indian masculine name rooted in Sanskrit skand, “to leap, spring forth, attack, or pour out.” It is a derivative of Skanda, the youthful god of war and commander of the celestial army, better known in South India as Murugan and across the subcontinent as Kartikeya. The meaning evokes vigor, courage, and decisive energy, reinforced by the deity’s epithets for valor and leadership. Skanda is celebrated in the Mahabharata and the Skanda Purana, and syncretizes with the ancient Tamil cult of Murugan.
As a given name, Skandan reflects a contemporary preference for Sanskritized, deity-linked forms, especially in South India and the diaspora. Related and regional variants include Skanda, Kandan (Tamil), Kartik/Karthik, Kartikeya/Karthikeyan, Subramanian/Subrahmanyan (and Subramaniam), Kumara, Saravanan/Saravana, Shanmuga/Shanmugha, Guha/Guhan, Velan/Velmurugan. Short forms such as Skand occur. The name conveys auspicious qualities of bravery, protection, and youthful prowess.
Skandan is exceptionally rare. Our whole dataset turns up only 6 recorded uses, across 3 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN | 0 | #71 | 1 | 2,963 | |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #654 | 1 | 13,121 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,142 | 2 | 22,615 |
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