Description:
The surname is derived from the Tamil word 'chaturasigam' meaning 'four hands'. The name may have originated from the practice of some Tamil Brahmins of having four hands to perform religious ceremonies. Alternatively, the surname may be derived from the Tamil word 'chatura' meaning 'four'. The surname may also be derived from the Tamil word 'sigam' meaning 'thread'. The surname may also be derived from the Tamil word 'sigam' meaning 'song'.
