arasan

Arasan is a Tamil term meaning "king" or "emperor." Historically, it has been used as a title for rulers and nobles and remains a common element in Tamil names and honorifics. The word also appears in contemporary contexts, including personal names and cultural works within Tamil-speaking communities.

In culture and media, Arasan is sometimes used as a character name or in titles to evoke royal authority, reflecting its original meaning and associations with leadership and power.

In computing, Arasan refers to a computer chess engine used in various chess software. The engine is designed to be cross-platform and compatible with common chess interfaces, and it has been distributed for use in research, education, and competition.