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Skanda Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Skanda

"a bodhisattva in Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism"

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Male 📈 Peak 2024 👥 168 in US
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Meaning
a bodhisattva in Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
168
Life Path
Number 5

📖 What Does Skanda Mean?

Skanda may refer to:Kartikeya, or Skanda, the Hindu god of war Skanda Purana, a Hindu Purana (scripture) dedicated to the deity Skanda Upanishad, Hindu Upanishad Skanda (Buddhism), a Deva and/or Bodhisattva popular in Chinese Buddhism Skanda (actor), Indian actor Skanda (general), Indian general Skanda (film), a 2023 Indian Telugu-language film Skanda Ashok, an Indian actor Skande, or Skanda, a village and fortress in Georgia Skandalove, Italian drag queen

🌐 From Wikipedia Source ↗

Skanda may refer to:Kartikeya, or Skanda, the Hindu god of war Skanda Purana, a Hindu Purana (scripture) dedicated to the deity Skanda Upanishad, Hindu Upanishad Skanda (Buddhism), a Deva and/or Bodhisattva popular in Chinese Buddhism Skanda (actor), Indian actor Skanda (general), Indian general Skanda (film), a 2023 Indian Telugu-language film Skanda Ashok, an Indian actor Skande, or Skanda, a village and fortress in Georgia Skandalove, Italian drag queen…

Root Element
Skanda
Core Meaning
"a bodhisattva in Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism"
Language

🔢 Numerology of Skanda

S 1
K 2
A 1
N 5
D 4
A 1
SUM 5
5
Life Path
Freedom & Adventure
2
Soul Urge
Harmony & Diplomacy
3
Personality
Creativity & Expression

Life Path 5 — Freedom & Adventure: Versatile, curious, and love for exploration.

Gender Distribution

♂ Male100%
♀ Female0%

Based on 168 US Social Security records

📈 US Popularity

Total US bearers 168
Peak year 2024 (17)
First recorded 2004
Last recorded 2024
Gender Predominantly Male
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Skanda" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "a bodhisattva in Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form, established across English-speaking and Muslim communities.

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Today (2026)

~168 people named Skanda in the US. Peaked in 2024 with 17 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Skanda?

The Life Path number for Skanda is 5, associated with Freedom & Adventure. Soul Urge: 2. Personality: 3.

Is Skanda a boy or girl name?

Skanda is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.

How many people are named Skanda in the US?

Approximately 168 people in the United States are named Skanda. The name peaked in 2024 with 17 recorded uses.

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