SRIHARAN

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

Sriharan

Sriharan is a British surname of South Asian origin. The name Sriharan is commonly found among individuals of Sri Lankan Tamil descent who have settled in the United Kingdom. This surname is a combination of the Sanskrit words "Sri," meaning wealth or prosperity, and "Haran," meaning one who takes away.

Origin and Meaning

The surname Sriharan is believed to have originated from the Tamil language and is associated with Hindu traditions. It may denote characteristics such as prosperity or the bestower of wealth.

Distribution

The Sriharan surname is primarily found within the British Tamil community, particularly in cities with significant South Asian populations such as London, Leicester, and Birmingham.

Notable Individuals

While the surname Sriharan is not widely recognised in mainstream British society, there may be individuals with this surname who have made contributions in various fields such as academics, business, or the arts.

References

  • "The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland", ed. by Patrick Hanks, Richard Coates, and Peter McClure. Oxford University Press, 2016.

There are approximately 90 people named Sriharan in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Sriharan.

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