Girl • Modern Tamil
Kannika
கன்னிகா
Signature Meaning
Kannika (கன்னிகா) is commonly understood to mean “maiden” or “young girl.” The name evokes qualities of youth, innocence and purity and is used as a feminine given name in Tamil-speaking communities. The precise linguistic origin may vary by source.
Quick Facts
Gender👧 Girl
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/KanːIkɑː/
Starts with2 / K
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 17 → Root 8 (Saturn / சனி)
K(2) + A(1) + N(5) + N(5) + I(1) + K(2) + A(1) = 17
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 25 → Root 7
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
5· Saturn (சனி)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeka-nnee-KAA
Tamil syllablesக-ன்-னி-கா
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./kanːikɑː/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
KaannikaaKanneekaKaanneekaa