RAVIKUMAR
Also recorded as Ravi Kumar
Ravikumar
Ravikumar is a surname that originates from the Indian subcontinent, particularly among Tamil-speaking communities. The name is a combination of two elements: "Ravi," which means "sun" in Sanskrit, and "Kumar," which translates to "son" or "prince." Therefore, Ravikumar can be interpreted to mean "son of the sun" or "prince of the sun."
In the United Kingdom, individuals bearing the surname Ravikumar are often part of the British Indian diaspora, with ancestral roots in India. The migration of Indian communities to the UK has led to the presence of diverse surnames reflecting the rich cultural tapestry of the Indian subcontinent.
As with many surnames, Ravikumar may have variations in spelling or pronunciation based on regional dialects or transliteration practices. Individuals with the surname Ravikumar may have family ties to regions in India where Tamil is spoken, such as Tamil Nadu or parts of Sri Lanka.
The surname Ravikumar may be associated with individuals who hold titles or positions denoting a connection to royalty, leadership, or auspicious qualities symbolised by the sun in Hindu culture. Understanding the origins and meanings of surnames such as Ravikumar can provide insights into the cultural heritage and traditions of families bearing this name in the British context.
There are approximately 154 people named Ravikumar in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Ravikumar.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Aravind
- Dinesh
- Kapilan
- Karthik
- Nadarajah
- Nathan
- Preethi
- Saurabh
- Sivakumar
- Subramaniam
- Vijay
Female
- Jyoti
- Manju
- Nisha
- Nithya
- Ramona
- Ramya
- Reena
- Sheila
- Sujatha
- Varsha