The baby name Silambarasan is a Male name , 5 syllables long and is pronounced sil-am-buh-RAH-san (approx. IPA: /sɪləmˈbɑːrəsən/).
Silambarasan is Tamil in Origin.
The baby name Silambarasan is a Male name , 5 syllables long and is pronounced sil-am-buh-RAH-san (approx. IPA: /sɪləmˈbɑːrəsən/).
Silambarasan is Tamil in Origin.
Silambarasan is a masculine Tamil given name formed from silambu (anklet; tinkling dance bell) and arasan (king, ruler), yielding the sense “king of anklets” or “lord of the anklet,” a phrase evoking rhythm, grace, and prestige in classical Tamil aesthetics. The anklet is a potent motif in Sangam poetry and the epic Silappatikaram, so the name carries strong literary resonance alongside a regal tone.
Usage is concentrated among Tamil speakers in India and the diaspora (Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Singapore), with modern visibility boosted by the popular actor Silambarasan (“Simbu”/“STR”). Spelling variants include Silamparasan (reflecting dialectal assimilation) and Silambarassan; common short forms are Simbu and Arasan. While not among the oldest attested personal names, the compound fits enduring Tamil naming patterns that blend poetic imagery with status-bearing titles. Contemporary parents may choose Silambarasan for its cultural depth, rhythmic associations with dance and music, and dignified, leadership-inflected meaning.
| Silambarasan TR Silambarasan TR, often known as Simbu, is a popular actor from India, best known for his work in Tamil cinema. He gained fame for his roles in films like 'Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa', 'Manmadhan', and 'Vallavan'. Born in 1984, he has also ventured into playback singing and film direction. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN | 0 | #71 | 1 | 2,963 | |
| QA | 0 | #106 | 1 | 7,011 | |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #342 | 2 | 15,378 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #423 | 2 | 15,987 |
| BH | 0 | #544 | 10 | 17,937 | |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #607 | 91 | 17,960 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #631 | 2 | 18,916 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #692 | 16 | 18,093 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #738 | 32 | 18,755 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #845 | 37 | 17,948 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #893 | 109 | 16,750 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,012 | 3 | 25,931 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,035 | 58 | 22,615 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,095 | 17 | 25,439 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,560 | 55 | 28,008 |
Silambarasan is popular in 9 countries — most recent births per country:
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