Sundaramoorthy

Sundaramoorthy is a Tamil name used as both a given name and a surname among Tamil-speaking populations in India and Sri Lanka, and in diaspora communities. It is formed by the elements Sundara, meaning beautiful, and Murthy (Moorthy), meaning form, image, or deity. The combination is often interpreted as "beautiful form" or "handsome form" and is sometimes taken to reference a virtuous or auspicious lineage.

The name is commonly transliterated as Sundaramurthy, Sundaramurti, Sundaramoorthy, or Sundaramurthy, with minor variations depending on region and transliteration system. In Tamil naming practice, Sundaramoorthy can function as a given name or as a patronymic, where the father's name is used as an element of the child's full name. It is more commonly used for males. The surname aspect may arise from the use of the father's given name as a family identifier.

Geographically, the name appears throughout Tamil Nadu, Sri Lanka's Tamil-speaking communities, and in Tamil diaspora communities in Malaysia, Singapore, Mauritius, and the Caribbean. The form and usage reflect broader Tamil naming conventions that balance personal identification with lineage.

Notable people: There are multiple individuals with this name in regional authorities, academia, and arts; specific notables depend on locality and sources. The name is primarily recognized as a traditional Tamil compound rather than tied to a single historical figure.