NAGARAJAN
Nagarajan
Nagarajan is a surname of South Indian origin, commonly found among people of Tamil heritage. The name is derived from the Tamil word "Nagaraj," which translates to "King of Snakes" in English.
The Nagarajan surname is often associated with individuals who belong to the Hindu community and is prevalent among Tamil Brahmins, particularly the Iyengar and Iyer subcastes.
Those bearing the surname Nagarajan can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in regions with significant Tamil diaspora populations, including the United Kingdom. Many individuals with the surname Nagarajan have made notable contributions in diverse fields such as academia, science, arts, and business.
The heritage and significance of the Nagarajan surname reflect the cultural richness and diversity of the Tamil community, both within India and globally.
There are approximately 275 people named Nagarajan in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Nagarajan.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Dinesh
- Ganesh
- Kumaran
- Prashant
- Prem
- Rajan
- Ramesh
- Ravi
- Sriram
- Suresh
Female
- Abirami
- Anita
- Anitha
- Chitra
- Janani
- Meenakshi
- Nina
- Prabha
- Sandhya
- Vidya