What origin is the name Murgan?

Murgan comes from Indian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Murgan?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Murgan — for example Jay, Arjun, Aarav. You can browse more on our indian names page.

What is the rashi of the name Murgan?

Murgan starts with the syllable “Mu” (मू), which traditionally belongs to Magha nakshatra, pada 3, in Simha rashi (Leo). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Murgan

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Murgan

Murgan

Unisex

Indian

2 syllables

Murgan is an Indian unisex name meaning "God of war; son of Shiva".

Parents who choose Murgan pick a unisex name from the Indian tradition, meaning "God of war; son of Shiva". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

God of war; son of Shiva

Popularity

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Quick answers about Murgan

What does Murgan mean?

Murgan is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "God of war; son of Shiva".

How popular is Murgan?

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Brother names that go with Murgan

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

How to say Murgan

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Name numerology

3is the Chaldean number for Murgan.

Number 3 is linked with creativity, joy and self-expression.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Mu (मू)
Rashi: Simha (Leo)
Nakshatra: Magha, pada 3
Name number: 3

By tradition, names starting with “Mu” suit babies born in Magha nakshatra (pada 3), which falls in Simha rashi. This is read from the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.