Skanda Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Skanda Name at a Glance

Name	Skanda
Meaning	God of war.
Origin	Indian
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Skanda Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Skanda means “God of war”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Skanda Name Origin

Our database records Skanda under Indian origin. Browse more Indian baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Skanda a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Skanda is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Skanda

When considering Skanda for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.