Wednesday, February 25 2026

Tamil Baby Name

Periyar – பெரியார்

Signature meaning

Male

Periyar is a Tamil honorific used to mean a 'great one' or 'respected elder.' It functions as a title or respectful form of address and often conveys stature, seniority, or esteem. The name carries connotations of leadership and prominence within Tamil-speaking communities.

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Pronunciation

Periyar – பெரியார்

English pronunciation
peh-REE-yaar
IPA: /peɾijaːr/
Tamil pronunciation
பெ-ரி-யா-ர்