Subrah

Subrah is a given name and nickname commonly used in South Asia, particularly among Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam speaking communities. It often functions as a shortened form of longer names such as Subrahmanya, Subrahmanian, Subramaniam, or Subramanian. In many cases, individuals with the full forms may use Subrah informally or in less formal contexts, while official records may list the longer version.

The name is traditionally linked to the Hindu deity Subrahmanya, who is also known as Murugan or Skanda. The deity holds a prominent place in South Indian Hinduism and is associated with youth, vitality, and martial prowess. Naming practices that invoke Subrah or its longer variants can reflect religious devotion, family lineage, or regional linguistic conventions.

In contemporary usage, Subrah appears across India and in diaspora communities as a given name or nickname. Variants and transliterations vary due to differences in language scripts and administrative practices. The form Subrah itself does not carry a standalone meaning separate from its longer origins and cultural associations, but it functions as a recognizable shortened name within South Asian naming traditions.

See also: Subramaniam, Subramanian, Subrahmanyam, Subrahmanya, Subramanya.