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Maran

Quick answerThe name Maran derives from Tamil and Sanskrit roots, meaning "rain" or "great" depending on the linguistic source, with connections to Dravidian language traditions.

Tamil/Sanskrit · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#4,916
Trend
Peak year2020
Syllables2
OriginTamil/Sanskrit
LanguageTamil
CultureSouth Indian
ReligionHindu
Letters5
Numerology2 Chaldean 4
Global rank#4,916

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Maran

The name Maran derives from Tamil and Sanskrit roots, meaning "rain" or "great" depending on the linguistic source, with connections to Dravidian language traditions.

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Etymology

The name Maran derives from Tamil and Sanskrit roots, meaning "rain" or "great" depending on the linguistic source, with connections to Dravidian language traditions. It is primarily used in Tamil, Telugu, and other South Indian cultures, with historical significance in Hindu and Christian communities throughout Tamil Nadu and neighboring regions.

Maran currently ranks #4,916 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.

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