There
are many, many legends and interpretations connected with the names
of deities and saints. Some may differ according to the various
areas. For some names, the meaning is not complete without the legend
or myth surrounding it.
The Sanskrit and Tamil languages are two
of the most ancient in the world. Great souls heard the sounds of
Sanskrit in meditation and created this wonderful language. Tamil
is the gift to humankind of Lord Shiva Himself and its patron is
His divine child, Murugan.
Select a name to find about its meaning, or click on the arrow
to visit each page. (Names are Sanskrit unless stated as being of
Tamil origin. Sometimes Swamiji gives the Tamil equivalent name.)
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