selvar

Selvar is a masculine given name of Tamil origin. It is used among Tamil-speaking communities in India, Sri Lanka, and in diaspora communities worldwide. In transliteration, it is sometimes written as Selvar or Selvaran, reflecting regional pronunciation and spelling conventions. The name is often encountered as the first element in compound Tamil names such as Selvaraj or Selvarathan.

Selvar derives from the Tamil word selvam, meaning wealth or prosperity. The suffix ar in Tamil onomastics usually denotes a person associated with or characterized by a quality, producing the interpretation "wealthy one" or "prosperous person."

The name carries positive social associations, reflecting aspirations for success and abundance. It is commonly given to boys and is found across social and religious communities that use Tamil naming traditions. In modern usage, Selvar functions as a standalone given name as well as the first element in longer names.

Related names include Selvam, Selvarasan, and Selvarathinam; transliterations vary by region, yielding spellings such as Selvar, Selvaran, or Selvarathan. The name remains part of Tamil naming practices and is seen in both India and the wider Tamil-speaking world.