Girl • Pure Tamil
Poonai
பூனை
Signature Meaning
Poonai is the Tamil word for "cat" and is often used as a playful or affectionate nickname. As a name it can evoke qualities associated with cats—such as agility, independence, and curiosity. It is more commonly used informally than as a formal given name.
Quick Facts
Gender👧 Girl
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
Pure TamilNature
Starts withப / P
Syllables2 syllables
NumerologyNumerology is a traditional number-based interpretation. Use it as cultural guidance, not as a rule.
7· Destiny Path
Pronunciation Guide
Say it likePOO-nai
Tamil syllablesபூ-னை
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./puːn̪ai/
Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
PoonaaiPoonaeePoonaaeePunaiPunaaiPunaee