Wednesday, February 25 2026

Tamil Baby Name

Kanigai – கனிகை

Signature meaning

Female

Kanigai is a Tamil given name that conveys a sense of something small and precious. It often evokes images of a tiny morsel, seed, or token offered with affection. The name suggests value and tenderness rather than a literal or single fixed meaning. Exact linguistic origin and precise translation are not firmly established.

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Pronunciation

Kanigai – கனிகை

English pronunciation
KA-nih-kai
IPA: /ka.ni.ɡai̯/
Tamil pronunciation
க-னி-கை