கந்தன்

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Tamil

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Maharastri Prakrit , from Sanskrit स्कन्द (skanda).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kɐn̪d̪ɐn/
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Proper noun

கந்தன் (kantaṉ)

  1. (Hinduism) Skanda, the youngest son of Siva
    Synonym: முருகக்கடவுள் (murukakkaṭavuḷ)

References

  • University of Madras (1924–1936) “கந்தன்”, in Tamil Lexicon, Madras : Diocesan Press