SIVANATHAN
Sivanathan
Sivanathan is a British surname derived from Tamil and Sinhala origins. The surname is commonly found among Tamil and Sinhalese communities in the United Kingdom.
The name Sivanathan is a combination of two words: "Siva" which refers to the Hindu god Shiva and "nathan" which means "leader" or "ruler" in Tamil. This suggests that the surname may have originally signified a person belonging to the community of worshippers or devotees of Lord Shiva.
Individuals bearing the surname Sivanathan have made significant contributions in various fields such as academia, business, and the arts. The name reflects a strong sense of cultural heritage and ancestry among those who bear it.
In contemporary British society, the surname Sivanathan serves as a reminder of the diverse cultural tapestry woven into the fabric of the nation, highlighting the rich history and contributions of Tamil and Sinhalese communities to the multicultural landscape of the United Kingdom.
There are approximately 189 people named Sivanathan in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Sivanathan.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Anusan
- Kandasamy
- Laxman
- Niranjan
- Prasanna
- Rajaratnam
- Rohan
- Sai
- Sinnathamby
- Sivakumar
Female
- Agnes
- Chandrika
- Charlotte
- Kamala
- Latha
- Norma
- Pervin
- Ramana
- Ranjan
- Shanthi