Tamil

Kathir

Pronounced KUH-thirShare

Meaning: Ray of light; ear of grain

  • Boy
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Kathir is a Tamil word with two vivid natural senses: a ray of light and an ear of grain. Families can hear either sunlight or a growing field in the name.

Nicknames

  • Kathi

Spellings & variants

  • Kathiravan

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Kathir comes from Tamil.

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