Tamil Name

The name ஏழிசைப்பேகன் (Ezhisaippegan) literally translates to "King of Seven Tunes" or "Lord of Seven Melodies." 'ஏழிசை' (Ezhisai) refers to the seven distinct musical modes or tunes in ancient Tamil music, and 'பேகன்' (Pegan) signifies a king or lord.

This name is deeply rooted in the rich musical heritage of ancient Tamil literature and culture. It evokes a sense of mastery and profound understanding of music, suggesting a person who is highly skilled, perhaps a musician, poet, or patron of the arts, with a command over the nuances of melody and harmony. It implies elegance, sophistication, and a connection to the divine or sublime through music.

The name is most famously associated with the legendary Tamil chieftain Pari Valavan, also known as Pari and Pari Magan, who was one of the seven great patrons (Kadai Ezhu Vallalgal) of Tamil literature during the Sangam period. Pari was renowned for his immense generosity and his patronage of poets like Kapilar. While Pari himself is the prominent figure, the epithet "Ezhisaippegan" perfectly encapsulates the cultural milieu of his time, where music and poetry were highly valued and patrons like him were celebrated for their support of these arts. It is possible this epithet was used to describe him or someone with similar artistic inclinations.