What origin is the name Mariappan?

Mariappan comes from Indian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Mariappan?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Mariappan — for example Jay, Arjun, Aarav. You can browse more on our indian names page.

What is the rashi of the name Mariappan?

Mariappan starts with the syllable “Ma” (मा), which traditionally belongs to Magha nakshatra, pada 1, in Simha rashi (Leo). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Mariappan

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Mariappan

Mariappan

Girl

Indian

3 syllables

Mariappan is an Indian girl's name meaning "Tamil Goddess name mariamman", Rashi Simha.

The meaning of Mariappan is "Tamil Goddess name mariamman" — a girl name of Indian origin. At 9 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Rashi: Simha
Nakshatra: magha (Ma)
Origin: Indian
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

Tamil Goddess name mariamman

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Quick answers about Mariappan

What does Mariappan mean?

Mariappan is a girl name of Indian origin meaning "Tamil Goddess name mariamman".

How popular is Mariappan?

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Brother names that go with Mariappan

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Ma (मा)
Rashi: Simha (Leo)
Nakshatra: Magha, pada 1
Name number: 4

By tradition, names starting with “Ma” suit babies born in Magha nakshatra (pada 1), which falls in Simha rashi. This is read from the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.