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Tamil Baby Name

Azhwar – ஆழ்வார்

Signature meaning

Male

Azhwar (ஆழ்வார்) is a Tamil honorific for the twelve revered Vaishnava poet-saints who composed devotional hymns to Vishnu. As a given name it suggests devotion, piety, and a strong connection to Tamil religious and literary tradition. The exact linguistic origin of the title is discussed by scholars, so precise etymology may vary.

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Pronunciation

Azhwar – ஆழ்வார்

English pronunciation
aah-zhvaar
IPA: /aːɻʋaːr/
Tamil pronunciation
ஆ-ழ்-வா-ர்