Subrahmanian

Subrahmanian is a given name or surname of Indian origin. It is derived from Subrahmanya, a name associated with the Hindu deity Murugan (also known as Kartikeya). The form Subrahmanian is commonly encountered in Tamil-speaking regions and among the Indian diaspora, especially in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, and parts of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. As with other South Indian names, Subrahmanian can appear as a first name, a patronymic, or a family name depending on local naming practices.

Variant spellings include Subramanian, Subramaniam, Subramanyam, Subrahmanyam, and, in some transliterations, Subrahmanian. The choice of spelling often reflects linguistic and regional conventions, with Subramanian being common in Tamil communities and in diaspora communities outside India.

In many South Indian communities, names are constructed with a personal name followed by the father’s name or village, or vice versa. Consequently, Subrahmanian may identify an individual in different ways in official records. The name carries cultural and religious resonance due to its link to the deity Subrahmanya.

Notable people: There are several individuals bearing the name Subrahmanian across fields such as academia, arts, and public life. The name is not associated with a single widely recognized figure.