Sakthivel
Tamil · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Sakthivel
Sakthivel is a Tamil name composed of "Sakthi" (शक्ति/சக்தி), meaning power or divine energy, and "vel" (வேல்), meaning spear, thus meaning "spear of power" or "powerful spear." The name is predominantly used in Tamil Hindu communities, particularly in South India and the Tamil diaspora, with historical significance in Tamil Shaivite tradition where Vel is associated with Lord Murugan's weapon.
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Etymology
Sakthivel is a Tamil name composed of "Sakthi" (शक्ति/சக்தி), meaning power or divine energy, and "vel" (வேல்), meaning spear, thus meaning "spear of power" or "powerful spear." The name is predominantly used in Tamil Hindu communities, particularly in South India and the Tamil diaspora, with historical significance in Tamil Shaivite tradition where Vel is associated with Lord Murugan's weapon.
Sakthivel currently ranks #1,022 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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