குமரன்

Kumaran

boyTamil (Sanskrit)Hindu

Kumaran is a Hindu boy name of Tamil (Sanskrit) origin, meaning “Young prince; Murugan”.

MeaningYoung prince; Murugan
GenderBoy
OriginTamil (Sanskrit)
Written asகுமரன்
Pronunciationkoo-MAH-run
TraditionHindu
Used inIndia, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Singapore

Meaning and origin of Kumaran

Kumaran is the Tamil form of Kumara, youth or prince, and is above all a name of Murugan, the Tamil god of youth and war, son of Shiva and Parvati. Tamil devotional poetry, such as Arunagirinathar's Thiruppugazh, frequently calls him Kumaran. The name is popular in Tamil Nadu, Sri Lanka and among Tamils in Malaysia and Singapore.

Is Kumaran a Hindu name?

Kumaran honours Murugan (Skanda), one of the most beloved deities in Tamil Hinduism.

How popular is Kumaran?

Common in Tamil communities.

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Spellings and variants of Kumaran

KumarKumaraKumaresan

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kumaran mean?

Kumaran means 'Young prince; Murugan'. It is of Tamil (Sanskrit) origin.

Is Kumaran a Hindu name?

Kumaran honours Murugan (Skanda), one of the most beloved deities in Tamil Hinduism.

How do you pronounce Kumaran?

Kumaran is pronounced koo-MAH-run.

Is Kumaran a boy or girl name?

Kumaran is usually a boy name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.