Kalidasan
Kalidasan is a Hindu boy name of Tamil, from Sanskrit origin, meaning “Servant of the goddess Kali”.
| Meaning | Servant of the goddess Kali |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Tamil, from Sanskrit |
| Written as | காளிதாசன் |
| Pronunciation | KAA-lee-daa-sun |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia |
Meaning and origin of Kalidasan
Kalidasan is the Tamil form of Kalidasa, from Kali, the fierce form of the goddess, and dasa, 'servant' or 'devotee'. The Sanskrit form is famous through Kalidasa, the classical poet and dramatist of perhaps the fourth or fifth century, author of Shakuntala and Meghaduta. Tamil adds the masculine ending '-an', as in Murugan and Kannan. The name is traditional in Tamil Nadu.
Is Kalidasan a Hindu name?
Kalidasan expresses devotion to the goddess Kali, a powerful form of Devi; legend says the poet Kalidasa received his genius as a blessing from her.
How popular is Kalidasan?
A traditional Tamil name, more common in older generations.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kalidasan mean?
Kalidasan means 'Servant of the goddess Kali'. It is of Tamil, from Sanskrit origin.
Is Kalidasan a Hindu name?
Kalidasan expresses devotion to the goddess Kali, a powerful form of Devi; legend says the poet Kalidasa received his genius as a blessing from her.
How do you pronounce Kalidasan?
Kalidasan is pronounced KAA-lee-daa-sun.
Is Kalidasan a boy or girl name?
Kalidasan is usually a boy name.