Perumal
Tamil-Sanskrit · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Perumal
Perumal derives from Tamil and Sanskrit roots meaning "great" or "supreme," with "peru" meaning great in Tamil and the suffix referring to lordship or divinity.
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Etymology
Perumal derives from Tamil and Sanskrit roots meaning "great" or "supreme," with "peru" meaning great in Tamil and the suffix referring to lordship or divinity. The name is primarily used in Hindu cultures, particularly among Tamil and Telugu-speaking communities of South India, where it historically refers to Vishnu and his avatars, especially in the context of temple worship and royalty.
Perumal currently ranks #1,512 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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