Elango
Elango is a Hindu boy name of Tamil origin, meaning “Young prince”.
| Meaning | Young prince |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Tamil |
| Written as | இளங்கோ |
| Pronunciation | ee-LUN-go |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Singapore |
Meaning and origin of Elango
Elango, more strictly Ilango, is a purely Tamil name made of ilam, 'young', and ko, 'king' or 'prince'. It is famous through Ilango Adigal, the princely ascetic traditionally credited with the Silappatikaram, one of the five great epics of Tamil literature. Because of this literary link the name is popular with families who value Tamil heritage.
Is Elango a Hindu name?
Elango is a Tamil-language name rather than a devotional one; it is used mainly by Hindu Tamil families and honours a celebrated poet rather than a deity.
How popular is Elango?
Known among Tamils in India, Sri Lanka and the diaspora.
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Spellings and variants of Elango
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Elango mean?
Elango means 'Young prince'. It is of Tamil origin.
Is Elango a Hindu name?
Elango is a Tamil-language name rather than a devotional one; it is used mainly by Hindu Tamil families and honours a celebrated poet rather than a deity.
How do you pronounce Elango?
Elango is pronounced ee-LUN-go.
Is Elango a boy or girl name?
Elango is usually a boy name.