Gnanasekaran

Gnanasekaran is a Tamil masculine given name that is also found as a surname in Tamil-speaking communities. The name is typically attributed to elements associated with knowledge and leadership; gnana denotes knowledge or wisdom, while -sekaran is a common suffix in Tamil male names implying prominence or authority. Because Tamil naming conventions often use patronymics rather than fixed family surnames, Gnanasekaran may function as either a given name or a surname depending on the individual’s naming practice.

The name is most prevalent in Tamil Nadu, India, and among Tamil communities in Sri Lanka and the global diaspora. It has several transliteration variants, including Gnana Sekaran, Gnanasekharan, Gnana Sekharan, and Gnanasekaran, reflecting differences in Tamil-to-Latin script rendering.

Notable individuals with the name exist across various professions, particularly in the Indian subcontinent, but no single person dominates public recognition. The name’s usage varies across generations and communities, and it remains a common element in Tamil naming culture.