Natarajan
Natarajan is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit, via Tamil origin, meaning “King of dance”.
| Meaning | King of dance |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit, via Tamil |
| Written as | நடராஜன் |
| Pronunciation | nuh-tuh-RAH-jun |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Singapore |
Meaning and origin of Natarajan
Natarajan comes from Nataraja, Sanskrit nata, 'dancer', plus raja, 'king'. Nataraja is Shiva as the cosmic dancer, whose dance represents creation, preservation and destruction. The image is especially sacred in Tamil Nadu, where the great temple at Chidambaram is dedicated to him. Tamil adds the masculine ending -an to form Natarajan, a common given name and surname.
Is Natarajan a Hindu name?
Natarajan honours Lord Shiva as Nataraja, the Lord of Dance, whose bronze image from Chola-era Tamil Nadu is one of the best-known symbols of Hinduism.
How popular is Natarajan?
Well known among Tamils, often seen as a father's name or surname.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Natarajan mean?
Natarajan means 'King of dance'. It is of Sanskrit, via Tamil origin.
Is Natarajan a Hindu name?
Natarajan honours Lord Shiva as Nataraja, the Lord of Dance, whose bronze image from Chola-era Tamil Nadu is one of the best-known symbols of Hinduism.
How do you pronounce Natarajan?
Natarajan is pronounced nuh-tuh-RAH-jun.
Is Natarajan a boy or girl name?
Natarajan is usually a boy name.