His name is rooted in the Sanskrit word "abhilasha," meaning aspiration or desire.

Jenita Jeyarajah's elder sister carrying Abhilash at Kaludawala Pillaiyar Temple in Batticaloa district.When Tsunami hit their housinbeach road, Kalmunai 1, Jenita Jeyarajah's elder sister was carrying Abhilash.

The baby was put in a small cot on the tiled living room floor, while the parents entertained a sea of visitors and proudly showed their son. Abilass sported a "pottu" on his forehead — a black stain to ward off evil that was painted by nurses in the hospital. His name is rooted in the Sanskrit word "abhilasha," meaning aspiration or desire: CBS