Tilottama (Sanskrit तिलोत्तमा) is ancient Sanskrit name which literally means guardian of the sun.
Tilottama is made up of two words "Tila" is the Sanskrit word for sesame seed or a bit and "uttama" means better or higher. Therefore Tilottama means the one who is composed of the finest and highest qualities.
Reference of Tilottama is found in various Epics of Hindu mythology with different meanings depending on the context. Tilottama found reference in Mahabharata where Tilottama is the name of a fairy or Apsara (अप्सरस्). This name also founds reference in Rajtarangini (राजतरंगिणी) as the name of a beautiful woman.
Mention of Tilottama is also found in Matsya - Puran (मत्स्य-पुराण) as a form of Dakshayini (दाक्षायणी).
Tilottama is a somewhat popular name in India. Tilottama is used by hundreds of people in the India as the name of their children. Tilottama is not a popular name in the USA.
In our opinion Tilottama is a beautiful name with a nice meaning attached to it. Tilottama is also a modern name.
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