Keeran (Tamil name)

Master KEERANBIKASH PATRA is a student of Kendriya Vidyalaya No.3 ,Bhubaneswar, Mancheswar.He has a aim to be a neuro surgeon and get selected in the AIIMS Delhi.Starting from class 1 to 10th he worked hard get successful in every aspects of life.

Tamil Origin

In ancient Tamil (Centamil, செந்தமிழ்), Keeran (கீரன்) means 'stands by his principles' in context of persons

Prominent persons

The Tamil book Nankudi Velir Varalaru comprising 1035 poems and written by Arumuga Nayinar Pillai, which was published in 1920 throws light on the Tamil history. This book speaks about the family hierarchy of Irungovel, a branch of the Pandyan rulers for 201 generations. This book follows the Kali calendar and narrates the history from 3100 BC to 1944 Named here is the Tamil King of the Pandyan Dynasty : Keeran Sathan (78th generation) 150 BC-140 BC

Pulavar Keeran., Renowned Tamil Scholar and Poet of the 20th century.

Charles Rood Keeran (16 April 1883 - June 9, 1948) was an Illinois inventor and businessman and patent holder and pioneer of the mechanical pencil.

People/Race/Clan

Tamil Nadu, India: Kongu Vellalar (கொங்கு வேளாள கவுண்டர்) or Gounders (கவுண்டர்) are a Kshatriya, warrior clan of the Kongu Nadu, an ancient division of Tamilakam comprising Coimbatore, Erode, Salem and ancient Mysore region. One such clan is called Keeran (குலதெய்வம்: Sri Selvanayaki Amman, Keeranur).

Place names

• Keeranur [Keeran-ur(meaning village)] in Dindigul district Tamil Nadu
• Keeranur in Pudukkottai district Tamil Nadu.