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Ayyappan Name Meaning

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  • Meaning:Ever youthful, Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva, Son of Lord Shiva, who is Lord Vishnu and Shiva incarnate - Ayya is Vishnu and Appa is Shiva
  • Gender:Boy
  • Numerology:9
  • Syllables:5
  • Religion:Hindu
  • Origin:Indian
  • Rashi:Mesha
  • Nakshatra:Krittika

More About The Name Ayyappan

The name Ayyappan is of Indian origin and is commonly used in South India, particularly among the Tamil and Malayalam speaking communities.

The name Ayyappan is associated with Lord Ayyappa, a Hindu deity worshipped primarily in the states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and parts of Karnataka. Lord Ayyappa is considered the son of Lord Shiva and the feminine incarnation of Lord Vishnu (in the form of Mohini). He is revered as the deity of growth, unity, and protection. Lord Ayyappa is also known as "Dharma Sastha" or "Hari Hara Putra" and is believed to offer help and guidance to his devotees.

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