Laxman

Laxman is a masculine given name of Indian origin. It is commonly treated as a variant of Lakshman or Lakshmana, a Sanskrit name associated with Lakshmana, the brother of Rama in the Ramayana. The Sanskrit root lakṣa- has several related meanings, and the exact translation of Lakshman varies; in many traditions the name is taken to signify auspiciousness or a person with auspicious signs. The name is widely used among Hindu communities in India, Nepal, and the Indian diaspora, and it appears in various spellings, including Laxman, Lakshman, and Lakṣman.

In cultural and religious contexts, Lakshmana is a principal figure in the Ramayana, known for loyalty, courage, and service to Rama. The name's popularity is partly attributed to his prominence in the epic.

Notable people named Laxman include Indian cricketers Vangipurapu Venkata Sai Laxman (V. V. S. Laxman) and Laxman Sivaramakrishnan, both of whom have represented India internationally. The name also appears in other fields and can be found as a given name or surname in South Asia.