Monday, June 15 2026

Tamil Baby Name

Thenkaruvi – தென்கருவி

Signature meaning

Female

Thenkaruvi is a Tamil name that evokes natural and geographic imagery. The element "then" commonly means "south" in Tamil. The second part, "karuvi", may relate to a plant, bird, or other natural feature, but the precise origin is unclear. It is often chosen for its poetic, earthy sound.

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Pronunciation

Thenkaruvi – தென்கருவி

English pronunciation
teng-KAH-roo-vee
IPA: /teŋkaɾuvi/
Tamil pronunciation
தெ-ன்-க-ரு-வி