Are there any guidelines for naming conventions in Tamil culture?

Tamil names follow the convention of having their father’s first name as the last name or the initial before the personal name. These names follow the pattern of having the village name in initials followed by the patronym and the first name. Certain families may also use the caste name as the surname.

Do Tamil names have specific meanings related to gender?

While not all Tamil names are gendered, certain names tend to have gender-specific honorifics such as Tiru, Selvan, Arasan, Arasi, Tirumati, and Selvi attached to ensure gender distinction. For instance, Tamilarasi, meaning ‘queen of Tamil,’ is a feminine name, while Aadalarasan, meaning ‘one who attracts with his dance,’ is a masculine name.

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14 Tamil Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With E

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Ekam	Unisex	Solitary; Unity; Supreme oneness
Elavarasan	Boy	Son of youth; Prince
Ellappan	Boy	King
Esh	Boy	God; Lord; Master; Head; Wish
Ezhilarasi	Girl	Beautiful princess; Charming queen
Edha	Girl	Spread; Prosper; Rise; Grow; Strong; Become happy
Eelavarasan	Boy	King of Eelam
Ehimaya	Girl	One who is an all pervading intelligent
Erisudar	Boy	Intelligent
Esaiko	Boy	A king of music

Ezhil	Girl	Beauty
Ezhillovian	Boy	An artist who is the most pretty
Eema	Unisex	Whole; Great; Favorable bay; Mother; Course
Enika	Unisex	Female antelope

Infographic: Top Tamil Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With E

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Tamil Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With E(infographic)

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