Perarivalan
Tamil · Not verified · 5 syllables
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About the name Perarivalan
Perarivalan is a Tamil name meaning "one who wanders or travels around," derived from the Tamil roots "perari" (to wander/travel) and "valan" (one who does), signifying a wanderer or traveler.
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Etymology
Perarivalan is a Tamil name meaning "one who wanders or travels around," derived from the Tamil roots "perari" (to wander/travel) and "valan" (one who does), signifying a wanderer or traveler. The name is used primarily in Tamil Hindu communities, particularly in South India, and gained notable historical significance as the name of Perarivalan, a convicted participant in the 1991 assassination of Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.
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