Parsis have Surnames indicating their professions. Never heard of Tamils having surnames that indicate their professions, right? Well, here is a humorous exercise in going about the other way – finding names and attributing the profession!

Please note: Unless, you are conversant with the Tamil language, you may not be able to enjoy the humor.

The list of professions and the name that suits best:
Doctor: Vaidyanathan
Dentist: Pallavan
Lawyer: Kesavan
North Indian Lawyer: Panjabakesan
Financier: Dhanasekaran
Cardiologist: Irudhayaraj
Pediatrist: Kuzhandaisamy
Psychiatrist: Mano
Sex Therapist: Kamadevan
Marriage Counselor: Kalyanasundaram
Ophthalmologist: Kannayiram
ENT Specialist: Neelakandan
Diabetologist: Sakkarapani
Nutritionist: Arogyasamy
Hypnotist: Sokkalingam
Mentalist: Budhisikamani
Exorcist: Maatruboodham
Magician: Mayandi
Builder: Sengalvarayan
Painter: Chitraguptan
Meteorologist: Kaarmegam
Agriculturist: Pachaiyappan
Horticulturist: Pushpavanam
Landscaper: Bhuminathan
Barber: Kondaiappan
Beggar: Pichai
Bartender: Madhusudhan
Alcoholic: Kallapiraan
Exhibitionist: Ambalavaanan
Fiction writer: Naavalan
Makeup Man: Singaram
Milkman: Paul Raj
Dairy Farmer: Pasupathi
Dog groomer: Naayagan
Snake charmer: Nagamurthi
Mountain climber: Yezhumalai
Javelin thrower: Velayudam
Pole vaulter: Thaandavarayan
Weightlifter: Balaraman
Sumo wrestler: Gundu Rao
Karate expert: Kailaasam
Kick boxer: Ethiraj
Batsman: Dhandiappan
Bowler: Balaji
Spinner: Thirupathi
Female spinner: Thirupura Sundari
Driver: Sarathy
Attentive driver: Parthasarathy