Alagaraja
Tamil-Sanskrit · Not verified · 5 syllables
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About the name Alagaraja
Alagaraja is a Tamil compound name derived from "Alagar" (a form of Vishnu) and "raja" (king), meaning "king of Alagar" or "lord resembling Alagar." The name has Sanskrit-Tamil linguistic roots, with Alagar being an epithet of Vishnu in South Indian tradition.
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Etymology
Alagaraja is a Tamil compound name derived from "Alagar" (a form of Vishnu) and "raja" (king), meaning "king of Alagar" or "lord resembling Alagar." The name has Sanskrit-Tamil linguistic roots, with Alagar being an epithet of Vishnu in South Indian tradition.
The name is used primarily in Tamil Hindu communities, particularly in Tamil Nadu and among Tamil diaspora populations. Alagar is especially venerated at the Alagarkoyil temple in Madurai district, making this name significant in the religious and cultural context of Tamil Vaishnavism.
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