Nethran
Tamil · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Nethran
Nethran is a Tamil name derived from the Tamil word "netru" (நெத்று) meaning "eye," with the suffix "-an" commonly used in masculine given names, thus literally translating to "one with eyes" or figuratively referring to perception and vision.
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Etymology
Nethran is a Tamil name derived from the Tamil word "netru" (நெத்று) meaning "eye," with the suffix "-an" commonly used in masculine given names, thus literally translating to "one with eyes" or figuratively referring to perception and vision. The name is primarily used among Tamil-speaking Hindu communities in South India and the Tamil diaspora, with roots in classical Tamil literary and cultural traditions.
Nethran currently ranks #11,844 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2023.
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