Name Details
Name Meaning
Beautiful, Handsome, Lord, God
Name Significance
The name Azhagar is derived from the Tamil word "அழகு" (azhagu), meaning beauty or handsomeness. It is often used as a divine epithet, referring to Lord Vishnu, who is worshipped as Azhagar in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The name signifies divine beauty, grace, and auspiciousness.
History References
The name is prominently associated with Kallazhagar, a famous temple deity in Alagarkovil, Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The deity is believed to be an avatar of Lord Vishnu and is widely revered. Historically, the name has been used for devotees and admirers of this deity.