Muralitharan
Muralitharan is a Hindu boy name of Tamil, from Sanskrit origin, meaning “Holder of the flute, Krishna”.
| Meaning | Holder of the flute, Krishna |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Tamil, from Sanskrit |
| Written as | முரளிதரன் |
| Pronunciation | moo-ruh-lee-THUH-run |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia |
Meaning and origin of Muralitharan
Muralitharan is the Tamil form of the Sanskrit Muralidhara: murali means 'flute' and dhara 'one who holds or bears'. Together they describe Krishna, the divine cowherd who plays the flute. The Tamil spelling reflects how the 'dh' sound is written in Tamil script. Its best-known bearer is the Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan, who holds the record for most wickets in Test cricket.
Is Muralitharan a Hindu name?
Muralitharan is a Hindu name of Krishna, used mainly by Tamil Hindu families. It recalls the image of Krishna playing his flute in Vrindavan.
How popular is Muralitharan?
Used among Tamil families in South India, Sri Lanka and the diaspora, often shortened to Murali.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Muralitharan mean?
Muralitharan means 'Holder of the flute, Krishna'. It is of Tamil, from Sanskrit origin.
Is Muralitharan a Hindu name?
Muralitharan is a Hindu name of Krishna, used mainly by Tamil Hindu families. It recalls the image of Krishna playing his flute in Vrindavan.
How do you pronounce Muralitharan?
Muralitharan is pronounced moo-ruh-lee-THUH-run.
Is Muralitharan a boy or girl name?
Muralitharan is usually a boy name.