கதிரவன்

Tamil

Etymology

From கதிர் (katir, “radiant”) +‎ அவன் (avaṉ, “possessor(masculine)”), meaning 'the radiant one,' or 'he who is radiant.'

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kɐd̪ɪɾɐʋɐn/

Proper noun

கதிரவன் • (katiravaṉ)

1. the Sun
2. (Hinduism) the sun god, Surya

References

• University of Madras (1924–1936) “கதிரவன்”, in Tamil Lexicon, Madras [Chennai]: Diocesan Press