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Tamil Baby Name

Velgiri – வேல்கிரி

Signature meaning

Male

Velgiri likely combines elements meaning 'vel' (spear) and 'giri' (mountain). Taken together, it can be read as 'spear mountain' or 'mountain of the spear', conveying strength, protection, and steadiness. The name may also echo cultural ties to Murugan, the Tamil deity associated with the vel, though the exact origin is not fully certain.

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Pronunciation

Velgiri – வேல்கிரி

English pronunciation
VAYL-gi-ree
IPA: /veːlɡiɾi/
Tamil pronunciation
வே-ல்-கி-ரி