Shanmukh

Shanmukh Meaning & Origin

About Shanmukh
The name "Shanmukh" is of Sanskrit origin and is commonly used in Hindu culture. It is derived from the combination of two words: "shan" meaning six and "mukh" meaning face. Therefore, the name "Shanmukh" translates to "one with six faces" or "six-faced." In Hindu mythology, it refers to Lord Murugan, also known as Kartikeya, who is believed to have six faces representing various aspects of divinity. The name "Shanmukh" is often given to boys with the hope that they will embody the qualities associated with Lord Murugan, such as wisdom, courage, and strength.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Shanmukh are male.

Shanmukh Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 85.71% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XNMK
🗽 NYSIIS
SANA
🔊 Soundex
S05020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AE1 N M UW0 K
🌐 IPA
/shanmukh*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XNMK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shanmukh in Braille

Here's how to represent Shanmukh in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Shanmukh in braille

How to Spell the Name Shanmukh in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Shanmukh using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Shanmukh in sign language

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