SARAVANAN
Saravanan
Saravanan is a surname of Tamil origin, commonly found in Southern India and among the Tamil diaspora around the world, including in the United Kingdom. The surname is often used as a patronymic or family name by individuals of Tamil descent.
The name Saravanan is derived from the Tamil words "Saravu," which means both ‘snare’ or ‘trap’, and ‘Anan,’ which means ‘Lord’. As such, the surname may be interpreted to signify a person who is devoted to or protected by the Lord, symbolising faith and spirituality.
In the British context, individuals bearing the surname Saravanan may have ancestral roots in Tamil Nadu, India, or have family connections to the Tamil-speaking community. The migration of Tamil people to the United Kingdom has led to the dispersal of the Saravanan surname in British society, contributing to the multicultural fabric of the country.
Today, individuals with the surname Saravanan can be found across various professions and industries in the UK, reflecting the diverse contributions of the Tamil community to British society. The surname serves as a link to the rich cultural heritage and traditions of Tamil Nadu, while also embracing the opportunities and challenges of life in a globalised world.
Overall, the surname Saravanan represents a sense of cultural identity, familial pride, and heritage for those who bear it, both in Britain and beyond.
There are approximately 133 people named Saravanan in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Saravanan.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Girish
- Kannan
- Kris
- Krishna
- Kumar
- Raja
- Rajesh
- Srinivas
- Sriram
- Vijay
Female
- Abirami
- Amrita
- Anitha
- Geetha
- Gowri
- Kavitha
- Monika
- Pallavi
- Priya
- Priyanka