Meenakshi – மீனாட்சி

Meenakshi is traditionally understood to mean “fish‑eyed” or “one with eyes like a fish,” a classical compliment suggesting large, expressive eyes. The name is closely associated with a Hindu goddess and the famous Meenakshi Temple in Madurai, giving it strong cultural and devotional resonance. It is widely used as a feminine given name in Tamil-speaking communities and elsewhere in India.