Girl • Traditional Tamil
Kanagi
கனகி
Signature Meaning
Kanagi (கனகி) is a Tamil name often associated with the legendary heroine Kannagi from the ancient epic Silappatikaram. The name evokes qualities such as devotion, purity, moral strength and righteous courage. Commonly used for girls in Tamil-speaking communities, it carries cultural and literary resonance.
Quick Facts
Gender👧 Girl
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
TraditionalProsperityVirtue
Starts withக / K
Syllables3 syllables
NumerologyNumerology is a traditional number-based interpretation. Use it as cultural guidance, not as a rule.
5· Destiny Path
Pronunciation Guide
Say it likeka-na-gi
Tamil syllablesக-ன-கி
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./ka.naɡi/
Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
KaanaagiKanageeKaanaagee