Ilaiyaraja Name Meaning

The name Ilaiyaraja is of Tamil origin and is commonly observed in the Dravidian culture in southern India. In Tamil language, 'Ilaiya' means "young or smaller" and 'Raja' means "king". Therefore, Ilaiyaraja translates to "the young or smaller king."

The most famous personality named Ilaiyaraja is the renowned Indian film composer, conductor, and songwriter, Ilaiyaraaja. He is considered as one of the greatest composers in Indian cinema and is credited for integrating Indian classical music with electronic music, world music, and traditional orchestral arrangements.