Subramanya

very radiant one, another name for Kartikeya

GenderBoyOriginTelugu/SanskritSay itsoo-bruh-MUN-yahPopularityTraditional, respected
Pronounced soo-bruh-MUN-yah

About the name Subramanya

Subramanya is a revered name for the war god Kartikeya, especially popular in temple towns across South India. It's a powerful, spiritually resonant choice.

Radiant, courageous, and deeply spiritual.

Fun fact

The famous Subramanya Swamy Temple in Kukke, Karnataka, draws devotees from across South India.

Nicknames for Subramanya

Subbu

Variations

SubrahmanyaSubbu

Famous people named Subramanya

  • C. V. Raman (born Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman, physicist, middle name Subramanya lineage)

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