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Ethiravan

Quick answerEthiravan derives from Tamil roots "ethi" (king) and "ravan" (Ravana, the demon king from the Ramayana), literally meaning "king among demons" or referencing the legendary figure Ravana himself.

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Syllables4
OriginTamil
LanguageTamil
CultureTamil
ReligionHinduism
Letters9
Numerology8 Chaldean 3

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About the name Ethiravan

Ethiravan derives from Tamil roots "ethi" (king) and "ravan" (Ravana, the demon king from the Ramayana), literally meaning "king among demons" or referencing the legendary figure Ravana himself.

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Etymology

Ethiravan derives from Tamil roots "ethi" (king) and "ravan" (Ravana, the demon king from the Ramayana), literally meaning "king among demons" or referencing the legendary figure Ravana himself. The name is used primarily in Tamil Hindu communities and appears in classical Tamil literature and Hindu mythology, particularly in South Indian contexts.

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