Write about your first name: its meaning, significance, etymology, etc.

Kalyanasundaram: The Name That Crashed a Wedding
Hi! I’m Kalyan, short for Kalyanasundaram. If you think my name sounds like it has a story, you’re absolutely right. It means Beautiful Wedding, and no, it’s not because I’m a romantic or a wedding enthusiast. It’s because I literally debuted into this world during a wedding—my uncle’s, to be precise.

Imagine this: the mandap was set, the bride was glowing, and the groom (my uncle) was nervously adjusting his wedding garland. Just as the vows were about to start, I decided it was the perfect moment to make my grand entrance. No RSVP, no permission, just me screaming louder than the priests’ chants. Some might call it bad timing, but I call it iconic.

The Day I Became a Wedding Crasher
That day, I didn’t just enter the world—I stole the show. Guests who came to bless the bride and groom ended up forming a second line to peek at the new baby. My uncle probably stood there, thinking, “I spent all this money on a wedding, and this kid gets all the attention for free?” Even the photographer was torn between clicking pictures of the rituals and snapping my first moments.

My mom says that in Tamil culture, being born on a wedding day is a sign of good luck. My uncle? Well, he’s still waiting for the part where he gets lucky, considering he had to share his big day with a newborn in diapers.

My Name, My Legacy
With a name like Beautiful Wedding, you’d think I grew up to be some kind of romantic poet or at least someone who could tie a decent knot on a gift box. Instead, I turned into a walking reminder of the day I upstaged the groom. If anything, my life is proof that timing is everything—and I’ve always had questionable timing.

Now, when people ask me about my name, I tell them it’s a family tradition. Not the name itself, but the art of making everything about me, even when it’s not supposed to be. After all, how many people can say their birth certificate doubles as a wedding souvenir?

If you’d like to read more about how I stole the show on my uncle’s wedding day, check out my original post here.