Manimekalai – மணிமேகலை

Manimekalai (மணிமேகலை) is the name of the heroine of a classical Tamil epic and carries strong literary and cultural resonance. The element "mani" commonly means "jewel" or "gem" in Tamil, suggesting preciousness and brilliance. As a whole the name evokes poetic beauty, grace and spiritual depth associated with the epic character. The exact literal breakdown beyond "mani" is not certain.