Srinivasan
Srinivasan is a surname and given name of Indian origin, common among Tamil-speaking communities in Tamil Nadu and other parts of South India, as well as among the Indian diaspora. It is derived from the Sanskrit name Srinivasa, a name for the Hindu god Vishnu, composed of Sri meaning prosperity or Lakshmi and nivasa meaning abode or dwelling; thus Srinivasa or Srinivasan can be interpreted as “residing in the divine prosperity.”
In Tamil and other South Indian naming practices, Srinivasan often functions as a patronymic surname, indicating
Geographic and cultural usage: The surname is particularly common in Tamil Nadu, and also appears among Tamil
Notable people: Notable individuals with the name include N. Srinivasan, an Indian businessman and former president