Suntharalingam

The surname Suntharalingam is of Tamil origin and is prevalent among the Tamil community in Sri Lanka and South India. It is a compound name derived from the elements "Suntharam," a given name, and "lingam," a suffix that commonly signifies the Hindu god Shiva.

Individuals bearing the Suntharalingam surname often trace their ancestry to the Tamil-speaking regions of Sri Lanka, particularly in the Jaffna Peninsula, where the name has historical significance. Notable individuals with this surname include S. Unithan, a prominent Sri Lankan Tamil politician and academic, who played a significant role in the country's political landscape.

The name Suntharalingam holds cultural and religious significance within the Hindu Tamil community, reflecting the deep-rooted connection to Hindu traditions and beliefs among those who bear this surname.

Typical given names associated with the Suntharalingam surname

Male

  • Ganesh
  • Kandiah
  • Kannan
  • Karnan
  • Ramesh
  • Sivakumar
  • Subramaniam
  • Sujith
  • Sutharsan
  • Thanushan

Female

  • Claire
  • Jennifer
  • Kalpana
  • Kim
  • Melanie
  • Rohini
  • Sarojini
  • Sonja
  • Vani
  • Vimala

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There are approximately 153 people named Suntharalingam in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Suntharalingam.

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