SRIKANTHAN
Srikanthan
Srikanthan is a British surname of Tamil origin. The name Srikanthan is derived from the combination of two Sanskrit words, "Sri" which means "prosperity" or "wealth" and "Kanthan" which means "husband of Lakshmi," where Lakshmi is the goddess of prosperity in Hindu mythology.
This surname is predominantly found among people of Tamil descent, particularly those from Sri Lanka and southern India who have settled in the United Kingdom. The Srikanthan surname is often associated with individuals who have a strong connection to their cultural heritage and traditions.
Like many surnames of South Asian origin, Srikanthan may have variations in spelling, such as Srikandan or Shrikanthan, as it is transliterated from Tamil script to the Latin alphabet.
Individuals bearing the Srikanthan surname may have diverse professions and backgrounds, but they often take pride in their heritage and may actively participate in cultural events and activities within the British Tamil community.
Overall, the Srikanthan surname contributes to the rich tapestry of British multiculturalism and reflects the diversity of the British population.
There are approximately 133 people named Srikanthan in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Srikanthan.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Aaron
- Aravind
- Benjamin
- Harrisson
- Kandasamy
- Nadarajah
- Shane
- Sinnathamby
- Sritharan
- Subramaniam
Female
- Anne
- Archana
- Cynthia
- Dione
- Janan
- Jayanthi
- Kavitha
- Malini
- Purvi
- Rajani