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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.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 5.0
Origin: Tamil
Pronunciation: sil-am-buh-RAH-san (approx. IPA: /sɪləmˈbɑːrəsən/)

What is the meaning of the name Silambarasan ?

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.

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Famous people with the name Silambarasan

Silambarasan TR Actor · Born 1984 · India 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.

Silambarasan – Popularity by country

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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IN
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People also ask about Silambarasan

Silambarasan is predominantly a boy's name.
Silambarasan is a 5 syllable name, pronounced sil-am-buh-RAH-san (approx. IPA: /sɪləmˈbɑːrəsən/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Simbu, Simbhu, Silambaran and Silambarsan.
Across languages, Silambarasan has these equivalents: Arjun (approx. 'hero/warrior'), Vikram (approx. 'valorous/heroic').
Silambarasan is a name of Tamil origin, traditionally used in South India and Sri Lanka. It doesn't appear in the major international birth registries we track, but it is an established name within South India and Sri Lanka and its diaspora communities.
Yes — 1 notable people named Silambarasan are in our database, including Silambarasan TR (Actor).