Description:
The name 'Martyasasa' is derived from the Sanskrit word 'martya' meaning 'pure' or 'holy' and 'sasa' meaning 'lion'. The name may also be derived from the Tamil word 'marutthana' meaning 'lion of the night'. In Sri Lanka, the name is most commonly found in the eastern province of Sri Lanka, where it is most commonly used among the Sinhalese people. The name is also found among the Tamil people of the south, where it is most commonly used among the Tamils. Variations of the name include 'Martyasasa', 'Martyasasa Perera', 'Martyasasa Jayawardene', and 'Martyasasa Wickramasinghe'.
