About Skanda
The name "Skanda" is of Sanskrit origin and is commonly used in Hindu mythology. It is derived from the word "skand," which means "to leap" or "to flow." Skanda is a name given to the Hindu god Kartikeya, who is the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Skanda is often depicted as a youthful warrior with six heads and rides a peacock. The name signifies his role as the commander of the celestial army and his ability to swiftly overcome obstacles and challenges.
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Most individuals with the name Skanda are male.
The popularity of the name has increased by 57.14% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Skanda in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Skanda using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.