What origin is the name Skandan?

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

What are good sister names for Skandan?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Skandan — for example Sara, Kiara, Anaya. You can browse more on our indian names page.

What is the rashi of the name Skandan?

Skandan starts with the syllable “Sa” (सा), which traditionally belongs to Shatabhisha nakshatra, pada 2, in Kumbh rashi (Aquarius). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Skandan

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Skandan

Skandan

Boy

Indian

2 syllables

Skandan is an Indian boy's name meaning "Lord Subramanyan", Rashi Kumbh.

Skandan is a boy name of Indian origin meaning "Lord Subramanyan". It has 2 syllables.

Rashi: Kumbh
Nakshatra: shatabhisha (Sa)
Origin: Indian
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

Lord Subramanyan

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Quick answers about Skandan

What does Skandan mean?

Skandan is a boy name of Indian origin meaning "Lord Subramanyan".

How popular is Skandan?

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Sister names that go with Skandan

Sara Kiara Anaya Mira Myra Anika

Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Sa (सा)
Rashi: Kumbh (Aquarius)
Nakshatra: Shatabhisha, pada 2
Name number: 3

By tradition, names starting with “Sa” suit babies born in Shatabhisha nakshatra (pada 2), which falls in Kumbh rashi. This is read from the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.