Kumaran
Sanskrit · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Kumaran
Kumaran is a Sanskrit name derived from "kumara," meaning "prince" or "young boy," with the suffix "-an" serving as a common masculine ending in South Indian naming conventions.
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Etymology
Kumaran is a Sanskrit name derived from "kumara," meaning "prince" or "young boy," with the suffix "-an" serving as a common masculine ending in South Indian naming conventions. The name is predominantly used in Hindu cultures, particularly among Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam-speaking communities in South India, with historical roots in Dravidian and Sanskrit literary traditions.
Kumaran currently ranks #3,036 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2000.
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