The baby name Senthuran is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced sen-THOO-rən (approx.), IPA: /sɛnˈtʰuːrən/.
Senthuran is Tamil in Origin.
The baby name Senthuran is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced sen-THOO-rən (approx.), IPA: /sɛnˈtʰuːrən/.
Senthuran is Tamil in Origin.
Senthuran is a Tamil masculine given name rooted in senthooram, the sacred vermilion pigment (from Sanskrit sindura) used in temple ritual; with the Tamil masculine suffix -an, it conveys “the vermilion-hued one” and, by extension, auspiciousness, strength, and valor. The name is also associated with Lord Murugan - especially at Tiruchendur - where icons are adorned with senthooram, so Senthuran can function as an epithet of the god.
Used across Tamil Nadu and among Sri Lankan Tamils, the name spread through the diaspora in the late 20th century. Spelling varies with transliteration: Senthooran, Chenthuran, Sinthuran, Senduran, and Senturan; short forms include Senthu and Sen. Owing to Tamil patronymic custom, Senthuran may also appear as a surname. The name’s red imagery evokes prosperity and protection, making it a culturally resonant choice.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #327 | 6 | 7,401 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #331 | 1 | 9,639 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| France | Boys | 2000 | #375 | 3 | 2,309 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #560 | 2 | 19,177 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #669 | 39 | 18,093 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #738 | 2 | 17,960 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #803 | 4 | 18,755 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #913 | 6 | 17,948 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,136 | 8 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,177 | 6 | 25,439 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,597 | 18 | 28,008 |
Senthuran is popular in 11 countries — most recent births per country:
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