Kailasam
Kailasam is a Hindu boy name of Tamil, from Sanskrit origin, meaning “Mount Kailash, Shiva's abode”.
| Meaning | Mount Kailash, Shiva's abode |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Tamil, from Sanskrit |
| Written as | கைலாசம் |
| Pronunciation | ky-LAA-sum |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia |
Meaning and origin of Kailasam
Kailasam is the Tamil form of Kailasa, the sacred Himalayan mountain in Tibet that Hindu tradition holds to be the home of Shiva and Parvati. Tamil names often take this '-am' ending from Sanskrit nouns. The name is traditional in Shaiva families of Tamil Nadu. The famous Kailasanathar temple at Kanchipuram takes its name from the same mountain. Its fuller devotional form is Kailasanathan, 'lord of Kailasa'.
Is Kailasam a Hindu name?
Kailasam names Shiva's heavenly mountain, making it a devotional Shaiva name; Mount Kailash is also holy to Buddhists and Jains.
How popular is Kailasam?
A traditional Tamil name, more common among older generations.
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Spellings and variants of Kailasam
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kailasam mean?
Kailasam means 'Mount Kailash, Shiva's abode'. It is of Tamil, from Sanskrit origin.
Is Kailasam a Hindu name?
Kailasam names Shiva's heavenly mountain, making it a devotional Shaiva name; Mount Kailash is also holy to Buddhists and Jains.
How do you pronounce Kailasam?
Kailasam is pronounced ky-LAA-sum.
Is Kailasam a boy or girl name?
Kailasam is usually a boy name.