Ezhilan
Tamil · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Ezhilan
Ezhilan is a Tamil name meaning "young man" or "youth," derived from the Tamil word "ezhu" (seven) combined with the diminutive suffix "-ilan," though it may also relate to Tamil roots meaning "graceful" or "elegant." The name is used primarily among Tamil-speaking Hindu communities in South India and the Tamil diaspora, with historical usage documented in Tamil literature and culture.
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Etymology
Ezhilan is a Tamil name meaning "young man" or "youth," derived from the Tamil word "ezhu" (seven) combined with the diminutive suffix "-ilan," though it may also relate to Tamil roots meaning "graceful" or "elegant." The name is used primarily among Tamil-speaking Hindu communities in South India and the Tamil diaspora, with historical usage documented in Tamil literature and culture.
Ezhilan currently ranks #4,271 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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