What origin is the name Subramanya?

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

What are good sister names for Subramanya?

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

What is the rashi of the name Subramanya?

Subramanya starts with the syllable “Su” (सू), which traditionally belongs to Shatabhisha nakshatra, pada 4, in Kumbh rashi (Aquarius). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Subramanya

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Subramanya

Subramanya

Boy

Indian

4 syllables

Subramanya is an Indian boy's name meaning "Shiva's son".

The meaning of Subramanya is "Shiva's son" — a boy name of Indian origin. At 10 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 4 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 4

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

Shiva's son

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Subramanya

What does Subramanya mean?

Subramanya is a boy name of Indian origin meaning "Shiva's son".

How popular is Subramanya?

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Sister names that go with Subramanya

Sara Kiara Anaya Mira Myra Anika

Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Su (सू)
Rashi: Kumbh (Aquarius)
Nakshatra: Shatabhisha, pada 4
Name number: 8

By tradition, names starting with “Su” suit babies born in Shatabhisha nakshatra (pada 4), 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.