Subramanian

Subramanian is a given name and surname widely used among Tamil-speaking populations in India and the Tamil diaspora. It is a Tamil form of Subramanya, the name of the Hindu deity Murugan, regarded as the son of Shiva and Parvati. The name functions as a personal name and, in many Tamil communities, as a patronymic surname passed down through generations. Variants include Subramaniam, Subrahmanian, Subramanyam, and Subrahmanyam.

Geographic and cultural distribution: It is particularly common in Tamil Nadu, Sri Lanka's Tamil population, and in Tamil communities in Malaysia, Singapore, and the Caribbean. Spelling varies with transliteration and local practice; Subramanian, Subramaniam, and Subramanyam all refer to the same origin.

Notable people: Subramanian Swamy (born 1939) is an Indian economist and politician who has served in government and academia. The name is borne by many professionals in various fields across South Asia and the diaspora.

See also: Subramaniam, Subrahmanian, Subramanyam.