SHANMUGANATHAN
Also recorded as Shanmuga Nathan
Shanmuganathan
The British surname Shanmuganathan is of Tamil origin and is thought to have been introduced to the United Kingdom by Tamil immigrants. It is a compound name, with "Shanmugan" being the personal name of Lord Murugan, a Hindu deity known as the god of war, and "athan" indicating a suffix denoting respect or endearment in Tamil culture.
Those bearing the Shanmuganathan surname are likely to have familial ties to Tamil Nadu, the southernmost state in India, where Lord Murugan is particularly venerated. The name may also be found in other regions with a significant Tamil diaspora population, such as Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Singapore.
Individuals with the surname Shanmuganathan may often be linked to Tamil cultural traditions, religion, and language, providing a rich connection to their heritage. In contemporary British society, those with the Shanmuganathan surname likely play a role in upholding and celebrating Tamil customs, values and practices.
As with many surnames originating from diverse cultures, the Shanmuganathan name adds to the vibrant tapestry of British society, reflecting the country's history of immigration and cultural integration.
There are approximately 361 people named Shanmuganathan in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Shanmuganathan.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Gopi
- Jonathan
- Kandiah
- Nadarajah
- Niranjan
- Prakash
- Prashant
- Rajesh
- Rajkumar
- Sanjeev
- Sanjeevan
- Subramaniam
- Sutharsan
Female
- Anusha
- Cynthia
- Gayathiri
- Jacqueline
- Kavitha
- Lona
- Malini
- Meena
- Radhika
- Sarah