Natarajan Surname
“Lord of the dance (Shiva)”
Brahmin surnamesSanskrit (Nata-raja — king of dancers) origin · Tamil
History & Significance
A Tamil Brahmin surname honouring Lord Shiva as Nataraja, the Cosmic Dancer — one of the most iconic representations of the divine in all of Indian art. Nataraja's dance (the Ananda Tandava) symbolises the cyclical creation and destruction of the universe. This surname is primarily found among Tamil Iyer (Shaivite) Brahmin communities in Tamil Nadu.
What is the Gotra for Natarajan?
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Find Natarajan Gotra →Meaning & Origin
- Meaning
- Lord of the dance (Shiva)
- Origin
- Sanskrit (Nata-raja — king of dancers)
- Language
- Tamil
- Category
- Brahmin
Regional Distribution
The Natarajan surname is predominantly found in: