Skanda: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
The spurter or attacker
Origin
Sanskrit
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
SKAHN-dah

Skanda is a Sanskrit boy's name meaning “the spurter or attacker”. It appears in our list of 200+ Hindu Baby Boy Names — Sacred, Strong, and Steeped in Tradition.

Meaning & Origin of Skanda

Meaning: The spurter or attacker.

Origin: Sanskrit.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Skanda

SKAHN-dahIPA /ˈskʌndə/

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