Tamil

Ponni

Pronounced PON-neeShare

Meaning: A name for the Kaveri river

  • Girl
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  • 2 syllables

The story

Ponni is a Tamil name for the Kaveri river. Its river association gives this compact name a particular connection to Tamil geography and literature.

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Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

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Ponni comes from Tamil.

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