What is the origin of the last name Liyanapathirana?

Liyanapathirana is a Sinhalese last name from Sri Lanka. The name is derived from two Sinhalese words: "Liyan" meaning good or prosperous, and "Pathirana" which is a title used by descendants of the ancient royal families in Sri Lanka. Therefore, Liyanapathirana can be translated to mean "descendant of a noble or prosperous family".
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