Meenakshisundaram
Meenakshisundaram is a Hindu boy name of Tamil, from Sanskrit origin, meaning “Meenakshi's handsome lord (Shiva)”.
| Meaning | Meenakshi's handsome lord (Shiva) |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Tamil, from Sanskrit |
| Written as | மீனாட்சிசுந்தரம் |
| Pronunciation | mee-naak-shee-SUN-dah-rum |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia |
Meaning and origin of Meenakshisundaram
Meenakshisundaram is a long Tamil devotional name combining Meenakshi, the goddess of Madurai, with Sundaram, 'handsome', from Sundareswarar, the form of Shiva who is her consort. It therefore refers to Shiva as the beautiful husband of Meenakshi. It is traditional among Tamil Hindu families, especially from the Madurai region. The nineteenth-century Tamil scholar Meenakshi Sundaram Pillai is a well-known bearer.
Is Meenakshisundaram a Hindu name?
This is a Shaiva Hindu name honouring the divine couple of the Madurai temple. In daily life it is usually shortened to Sundaram or Meenakshi.
How popular is Meenakshisundaram?
A traditional name found among older Tamil generations; rare for babies today.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Meenakshisundaram mean?
Meenakshisundaram means 'Meenakshi's handsome lord (Shiva)'. It is of Tamil, from Sanskrit origin.
Is Meenakshisundaram a Hindu name?
This is a Shaiva Hindu name honouring the divine couple of the Madurai temple. In daily life it is usually shortened to Sundaram or Meenakshi.
How do you pronounce Meenakshisundaram?
Meenakshisundaram is pronounced mee-naak-shee-SUN-dah-rum.
Is Meenakshisundaram a boy or girl name?
Meenakshisundaram is usually a boy name.