Saravanan
Sanskrit/Tamil · Boy · 4 syllables
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About the name Saravanan
Saravanan is a Tamil name meaning "one who possesses or is connected to the sara (lake/pond)" or alternatively derived from Saravana, referring to the six-headed god Murugan in Hindu mythology, with the suffix -an indicating possession or association.
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Etymology
Saravanan is a Tamil name meaning "one who possesses or is connected to the sara (lake/pond)" or alternatively derived from Saravana, referring to the six-headed god Murugan in Hindu mythology, with the suffix -an indicating possession or association. The name is predominantly used in Tamil Nadu and among Tamil-speaking Hindu communities, particularly in South India, and carries religious significance in Shaivite traditions where Murugan is a major deity.
Saravanan currently ranks #4,805 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2012.
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