Girl • Pure Tamil
Kannigai
கண்ணிகை
Signature Meaning
Kannigai is a Tamil feminine name often associated with the celebrated heroine Kannagi from the classical Tamil epic Silappatikaram. The name evokes qualities such as purity, steadfast devotion, and righteous strength. In Tamil cultural contexts it is used to suggest moral courage and dignified resilience.
Quick Facts
Gender👧 Girl
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
Pure TamilVirtueLove
Starts withக / K
Syllables3 syllables
NumerologyNumerology is a traditional number-based interpretation. Use it as cultural guidance, not as a rule.
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Pronunciation Guide
Say it likeKAHN-nee-kai
Tamil syllablesக-ண்-ணி-கை
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./ˈkaɳɳikai/
Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
KaannigaaiKanneegaeeKannigayKaannigaay