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    Meaning
    • A common and affectionate short form of Subramani, referring to the radiant and auspicious Lord Murugan in Tamil tradition.
    • Subu is a nickname for Subramanian, a Tamil form of Sanskrit Subrahmanya, traditionally interpreted as "dear to Brahmins."
    OriginTamilIndian
    Native scriptசுப்பு (Tamil script)—
    GenderBoyUnisex
    Popularity
    Syllables22
    First letterSS
    Rashikumbh—
    Numerology1: leadership, independence and new beginnings8: ambition, strength and determination

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