Name Details
Name Meaning
The Great Lord or The Supreme Lord
Name Significance
This name is a powerful appellation used to refer to the supreme deity in Hinduism, particularly Lord Vishnu or Lord Shiva. It signifies ultimate power, divinity, and the creator or sustainer of the universe. It evokes reverence and awe, suggesting a being of immense grandeur and authority.
History References
The term "எப்பெருமான்" (Epperumaan) is frequently found in ancient Tamil literature, particularly in devotional hymns and epics. It is used in the works of Nayanmars and Alwars, who were prominent Tamil saints and poets dedicated to Shiva and Vishnu respectively. For instance, it appears in the Shaivaite canon (Thirumurai) and the Vaishnavaite canon (Naalayira Divya Prabandham). While not a personal given name in the common sense, it is a title of immense religious and historical significance within Tamil Hinduism.