120 Names of Lord Murugan | Ashtottara Shatanamavali of Lord Subramaniyan

The 120 Names of Lord Murugan are among the most sacred names chanted by devotees seeking wisdom, courage, protection, spiritual growth, and divine blessings. Lord Murugan, also known as Subramaniya, Skanda, Kartikeya, Shanmukha, and Saravana Bhava, is the beloved son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. He is worshipped as the commander of the celestial army, the destroyer of evil, and the bestower of knowledge and victory.

Reciting the 120 Names of Lord Murugan with devotion is believed to remove obstacles, strengthen faith, grant success, and fill one’s life with peace and prosperity. These sacred names are inspired by the revered Śrīsubrahmaṇyāṣṭottaraśatanāmāvalī, also known as the Ashtottara Shatanamavali of Lord Murugan, which traditionally contains 108 divine names. In this article, we present an expanded collection of 120 Murugan Names along with their English meanings to help devotees understand the deeper significance of every name.

Whether you chant these names during your daily prayers, Skanda Sashti, Thaipusam, Panguni Uthiram, or any auspicious occasion, the 120 Names of Lord Murugan serve as a powerful form of worship that invokes His divine grace and protection.

120 Names of Lord Murugan with Meanings

No.	Name	Meaning
1	Skanda	The Attacker of Evil
2	Murugan	The Beautiful and Youthful One
3	Kartikeya	Son of the Krittika Stars
4	Subrahmanya	The Auspicious Teacher
5	Shanmukha	The Six-Faced Lord
6	Saravanabhava	Born in the Reed Forest
7	Guha	The Hidden One
8	Kumara	The Eternal Youth
9	Swaminatha	Teacher of Lord Shiva
10	Velan	Bearer of the Divine Spear
11	Dandapani	Holder of the Staff
12	Guhanatha	Lord of Mysteries
13	Devasenapati	Commander of the Celestial Army
14	Mahasena	Leader of the Great Army
15	Senani	Commander of the Forces
16	Shaktidhara	Wielder of the Divine Spear
17	Velayudha	He Who Holds the Vel
18	Agnibhu	Born of Fire
19	Gangeya	Son of the Ganges
20	Shivakumara	Son of Lord Shiva
21	Parvatinandana	Son of Goddess Parvati
22	Umaputra	Son of Uma
23	Girija Tanaya	Child of Girija
24	Shivanandana	Beloved Son of Shiva
25	Parvatipriya	Dear to Goddess Parvati
26	Krittikasuta	Son of the Krittikas
27	Tarakari	Slayer of Tarakasura
28	Surapadmanashaka	Destroyer of Surapadman
29	Kraunchabhedi	Destroyer of Krauncha Mountain
30	Asurari	Enemy of Demons
31	Devasena Pati	Husband of Devasena
32	Valli Manala	Husband of Valli
33	Vallinatha	Lord of Valli
34	Devasenanatha	Lord of Devasena
35	Mayuravahana	He Who Rides the Peacock
36	Shikhivahana	Peacock Rider
37	Kukkutadhvaja	He Whose Banner Bears a Rooster
38	Velmurugan	Murugan with the Sacred Vel
39	Bala Subrahmanya	Divine Child Murugan
40	Bala Kumara	The Young Prince
41	Sharanagata Vatsala	Protector of Devotees
42	Bhaktavatsala	Lover of Devotees
43	Dayanidhi	Treasure of Compassion
44	Karunasagara	Ocean of Mercy
45	Anugraha Murti	Embodiment of Grace
46	Kripasindhu	Ocean of Kindness
47	Varada	Bestower of Boons
48	Abhayaprada	Giver of Fearlessness
49	Mangalakara	Bringer of Auspiciousness
50	Siddhidayaka	Giver of Success
51	Jnanasagara	Ocean of Wisdom
52	Jnanaprada	Giver of Knowledge
53	Vidyaprada	Bestower of Learning
54	Medhavin	Supremely Intelligent
55	Yogeshwara	Lord of Yoga
56	Tapomurti	Embodiment of Penance
57	Brahmachari	Celibate Ascetic
58	Vedavedya	Known Through the Vedas
59	Vedatma	Essence of the Vedas
60	Pranava Swarupa	Embodiment of Om
61	Omkara Murti	Form of the Sacred Om
62	Sarveshwara	Lord of All
63	Jagadisha	Lord of the Universe
64	Vishvambhara	Sustainer of the Universe
65	Lokanatha	Lord of the Worlds
66	Trilokanatha	Lord of the Three Worlds
67	Mahadeva Priya	Beloved of Lord Shiva
68	Shivapriya	Dear to Shiva
69	Parashakti Putra	Son of the Supreme Goddess
70	Devaraja Pujita	Worshipped by the Gods
71	Indra Vandita	Revered by Indra
72	Brahma Pujita	Worshipped by Brahma
73	Vishnu Vandita	Honored by Vishnu
74	Rishivandita	Revered by the Sages
75	Siddhasevita	Served by Perfected Beings
76	Munipujita	Worshipped by Sages
77	Surarchita	Worshipped by the Devas
78	Divyatejas	Of Divine Splendor
79	Tejomaya	Filled with Radiance
80	Bhanuprakasha	Shining Like the Sun
81	Chandranana	Moon-Faced Lord
82	Suprasanna	Ever Gracious
83	Sundaramurti	Beautiful Divine Form
84	Komalangha	Graceful-Limbed Lord
85	Ratnakundala Dhari	Wearer of Jeweled Earrings
86	Pitambara Dhari	Wearer of Golden Garments
87	Kirita Dhari	Wearer of a Crown
88	Hema Varna	Golden-Hued Lord
89	Divyanga	One with Divine Form
90	Chaturbhuja	Four-Armed Lord
91	Shadanan	The Six-Faced One
92	Mahabala	Possessor of Great Strength
93	Mahaveera	The Great Hero
94	Vijaya	Ever Victorious
95	Jayanta	Giver of Victory
96	Durjaya	Impossible to Defeat
97	Rakshaka	Divine Protector
98	Bhayahara	Remover of Fear
99	Papahara	Destroyer of Sins
100	Rogahara	Remover of Diseases
101	Duhkhahara	Remover of Sorrow
102	Anandamaya	Full of Divine Bliss
103	Shantamurti	Embodiment of Peace
104	Dharmarakshaka	Protector of Righteousness
105	Satyavrata	One Devoted to Truth
106	Satyasankalpa	Whose Resolve Always Comes True
107	Mahajnani	Great Knower
108	Sarvajna	The All-Knowing Lord
109	Nityashuddha	Eternally Pure
110	Nityamukta	Forever Liberated
111	Parabrahma Swarupa	Embodiment of the Supreme Reality
112	Adideva	The Primordial Deity
113	Sanatana	The Eternal One
114	Akshaya	Imperishable Lord
115	Avyaya	The Immutable One
116	Sarvamangala	Source of All Auspiciousness
117	Bhaktapalaka	Protector of Devotees
118	Kripakara	Bestower of Compassion
119	Mokshaprada	Giver of Liberation
120	Paripurna	The Complete and Perfect One

Conclusion

Reciting the 120 Names of Lord Murugan with devotion is a powerful way to seek His divine blessings, wisdom, courage, and protection. The sacred Ashtottara Shatanamavali of Lord Murugan reminds devotees of His many divine qualities and eternal grace. Chant these holy names daily with faith to invite peace, success, spiritual growth, and the loving presence of Lord Murugan into your life.