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Maaran

♂ Boy

Pronounced MAH-run /ˈmɑː.rən/Medium

Meaning: Maaran is a Tamil name, usually glossed 'brave one, warrior' and also used as an epithet of Kaman, the Tamil god of love. It appears in the ancient Pandya royal title Maran. Glosses vary between sources, so routes are uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Maaran is a Tamil name read as 'brave one', and also an epithet of the god of love (said 'MAH-run'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowTamil, Indian
MeaningMaaran is a Tamil name, usually glossed 'brave one, warrior' and also used as an epithet of Kaman, the Tamil god of love. It appears in the ancient Pandya royal title Maran. Glosses vary between sources, so routes are uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#13422 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 32

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320212024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Maaran comes from Tamil, where it is glossed 'brave one' or 'warrior' and also stands as a name of Kaman, the god of love. Māṟaṉ was a hereditary title of the Pandya kings, and the name remains familiar in Tamil Nadu and the Tamil diaspora. Sources differ on the exact sense, so routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'MAH-run').

It is very rare in the U.S. Rare, Tamil-rooted, and strong.

Did you know? Maran was a royal title among the ancient Pandya kings of the Tamil country, and the name has carried a warrior's ring ever since. Glosses vary, which we note.
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Maaran — Tamil name; 'brave one' / Pandya royal title; glosses vary

Variations

MaranMaaranMarran

Nicknames

MaaRan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maaran mean?

Maaran is a Tamil name glossed 'brave one' or 'warrior', and also used as an epithet of the god of love. Glosses vary, so routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Maaran?

It's said MAH-run /ˈmɑː.rən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Maaran a boy or girl name?

Maaran is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Maaran?

Maaran is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.

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