SRINIVASAN
Srinivasan
Srinivasan is a family name of South Indian origin, commonly found in the Tamil and Telugu-speaking regions. The surname is predominantly associated with individuals of the Hindu faith, specifically devotees of Lord Vishnu, as "Srinivasan" itself is a Sanskrit-derived name for Lord Vishnu.
Historically, the title often denoted the worship or devotion of the Hindu deity Vishnu, with the name being a combination of "Sri" (an honorific) and "Vasudeva" (another name for Lord Vishnu). Over time, descendants of families deeply devoted to Lord Vishnu adopted "Srinivasan" as their surname, signifying their faith and reverence.
Members of the Srinivasan family have been actively involved in various professions such as academia, business, art, and politics, both in India and around the world. The surname frequently serves as a reminder of their cultural heritage and religious beliefs.
Today, the Srinivasan surname continues to be passed down through generations, symbolising a blend of ancestral pride, religious affiliation, and personal identity within the wider Indian diaspora.
There are approximately 753 people named Srinivasan in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,185th most common surname in Britain. Around 12 in a million people in Britain are named Srinivasan.
Region of origin: Asia
Country of origin: India
Religion of origin: Hindu
Language of origin: Hindi
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Arun
- Babu
- Balaji
- Dilip
- Krishna
- Makaram
- Manikandan
- Ramesh
- Ravi
- Satish
- Sriram
- Suresh
- Vijay
Female
- Bala
- Chitra
- Jayanthi
- Latha
- Padma
- Priya
- Radhika
- Ramya
- Shalini
- Shanthi
- Sudha
- Uma
- Veena
- Yvonne
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