MAHADEVAN
Mahadevan
Origin and Meaning: Mahadevan is a surname of Indian origin, particularly common among Tamil-speaking people. The name has its roots in Hindu mythology, where Mahadeva is an epithet for the deity Shiva, meaning "Great God" or "Lord of All". Variants of this surname include Mahadev and Mahdevan.
Distribution and Popularity: The surname Mahadevan is predominantly found in India, especially in the southern regions such as Tamil Nadu and Kerala. However, due to global migration patterns, individuals with this surname can also be found in various other countries, including the United Kingdom.
Notable Individuals:
- Srinivasan Mahadevan - an Indian scientist known for his contributions to the field of biotechnology.
- Raman Mahadevan - a renowned Indian playback singer in the Bollywood film industry.
- Chithra Mahadevan - an academic specialising in South Asian literature and culture.
References:
- Ancestry.com. (n.d.). Mahadevan Surname Origin. https://www.ancestry.co.uk/name-origin?surname=mahadevan
- Wikipedia. (2021). Mahadevan. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahadevan
Typical given names associated with the Mahadevan surname
Male
- Arjun
- Devendra
- Dinesh
- Karthik
- Krishna
- Murali
- Rajkumar
- Ravi
- Subramaniam
- Vijay
Female
- Janaki
- Kim
- Kritika
- Mary
- Meera
- Miriam
- Sarah
- Sheela
- Sudha
- Uma
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.
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There are approximately 195 people named Mahadevan in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Mahadevan.
