Name Details
Name Meaning
Elder brother, Father, Lord
Name Significance
The name Appar is a revered title given to the Tamil saint and poet Thiru Appar, also known as Tirunavukkarasar. It signifies respect, divinity, and a paternalistic affection. It is often used to refer to elders or those held in high esteem, particularly within a spiritual or devotional context.
History References
Appar (Thiru Appar, Tirunavukkarasar) was one of the foremost of the sixty-three Nayanars, canonized Tamil Shaivite saints who lived between the 6th and 8th centuries CE. He was a prominent figure in the Bhakti movement and a prolific composer of devotional hymns, known for his deep devotion to Lord Shiva and his role in revitalizing Shaivism in Tamil Nadu.