Subramania

Subramania is a masculine given name of Indian origin, most common among Tamil-speaking communities. It derives from Subrahmanya, the name of the Hindu god Murugan (Kartikeya), and is used to honor the deity. The form Subramania and its variant spellings—Subramanian, Subramaniam, Subramanya, Subramanyam—are widely encountered in Tamil Nadu, Sri Lankan Tamils, and in the Tamil diaspora. In some contexts, Subramania may also appear as a family name or patronymic, depending on regional naming conventions.

The name is almost exclusively male and is influenced by Tamil and Sanskrit linguistic traditions. Spelling and pronunciation differ by language and script, with transliterations reflecting Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, or English usage. It is common for the root to appear in longer names, or in compound forms such as Subramania Bharathi.

Notable individuals: The Tamil poet Subramania Bharathi (1882–1921), often referred to simply as Bharathiyar, bore Subramania as his given name and is one of the most well-known bearers of the name. The form Subramanian or Subramaniam is also widely used as a surname in Tamil communities, especially among descendants of families adopting patronyms.