Girl • Modern Tamil
Kanima
கனிமா
Signature Meaning
Kanima is a lyrical feminine name used in Tamil-speaking communities that feels gentle and affectionate. It evokes warmth, grace, and a pleasant, melodic quality suitable for a child’s name. Exact linguistic origin and precise literal meaning are not confirmed, so interpretations may vary.
Quick Facts
Gender👧 Girl
OriginMixed/Other
Style / Category
Modern/Ka.Ni.Maː/
Starts with2 / K
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 14 → Root 5 (Mercury / புதன்)
K(2) + A(1) + N(5) + I(1) + M(4) + A(1) = 14
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 22 → Root 4
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
6· Mercury (புதன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeka-NEE-maa
Tamil syllablesக-னி-மா
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./ka.ni.maː/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
KaanimaaKaneemaKaaneemaa