SELLATHURAI
Sellathurai
Sellathurai is a British surname of Tamil origin. The name derives from the Tamil words "Sella", meaning hill or mountain, and "Thurai", meaning port or gateway. This surname suggests a connection to a place identified by a mountain or hill, which may have historical or geographical significance.
The Sellathurai surname is common among individuals of Tamil descent who have settled in the United Kingdom. Many Tamil immigrants arrived in the UK during the mid-20th century, seeking better economic opportunities and fleeing political conflicts in their home country of Sri Lanka.
Individuals with the surname Sellathurai have made contributions to various fields in the UK, such as academia, healthcare, business, and the arts. The presence of this surname highlights the diverse cultural heritage and immigrant communities that enrich British society.
As with many surnames of immigrant origin, Sellathurai serves as a reminder of the multicultural fabric of British society and the contributions of individuals from diverse backgrounds to the country's history and development.
There are approximately 183 people named Sellathurai in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Sellathurai.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Anton
- Mohan
- Prasanna
- Ramesh
- Sinnathamby
- Sivakumar
- Sritharan
- Suresh
- Sutharsan
- Thanusan
Female
- Anosha
- Geetha
- Karen
- Lavanya
- Mary
- Nirmal
- Nirmala
- Priya
- Rosette
- Suria