Are there any guidelines for naming conventions in Tamil culture?

Tamil names follow the convention of having their father’s first name as the last name or the initial before the personal name. These names follow the pattern of having the village name in initials followed by the patronym and the first name. Certain families may also use the caste name as the surname.

Do Tamil names have specific meanings related to gender?

While not all Tamil names are gendered, certain names tend to have gender-specific honorifics such as Tiru, Selvan, Arasan, Arasi, Tirumati, and Selvi attached to ensure gender distinction. For instance, Tamilarasi, meaning ‘queen of Tamil,’ is a feminine name, while Aadalarasan, meaning ‘one who attracts with his dance,’ is a masculine name.

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44 Tamil Baby Names with Meaning, Starting With P

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Priya	Girl	Beloved; Loved one
Praveen	Boy	A person who is an expert in something
Prakash	Boy	Light; Brightness; Shining
Pranaya	Girl	One who is born to be a leader
Prema	Girl	Love; Affection
Prabhakar	Boy	Light maker
Prasanna	Boy	Cheerful; One who is content
Piraichudan	Boy	A person who loves horses
Piraiyalan	Boy	One who rules the Moon
Ponmani	Girl	A girl precious as a precious gem

Ponmeni	Boy	He is a precious gem
Ponmudi	Boy	One who wears a crown of gold
Ponraj	Boy	A person who is like Gold
Poovarasan	Boy	A handsome person who is the King of flowers
Poyyamoli	Boy	A smart, pragmatic boy
Prahan	Boy	An extremely kind and generous person
Prana	Boy	He who is full of spirit
Pranauthi	Girl	A girl who is like the lamp
Pranayaa	Girl	She is a born leader
Praneetha	Girl	An action of pouring water into something

Prasha	Girl	She who bears the mark of love
Pratheep	Boy	One who is like a lightning
Pratheesh	Boy	One who is full of hope and expectations
Prathish	Unisex	One who was born to rule due to his or her good behavior and beauty
Pratish	Boy	A supremacy; Domination; Pre-eminence
Pravan	Boy	A modest person
Pravi	Girl	An incredible, affectionate person
Preash	Boy	One who is loved by God
Premanth	Boy	One who is a great lover
Prithiv	Boy	One who is the piece of the earth

Pudhumai	Boy	One with an innovative and creative mind
Pugal	Boy	To have glory or fame
Pugalendhi	Boy	An admirable man who reached glory
Pugalmani	Boy	A greatly admired person
Pugazhal	Boy	One who is famous among men
Pujitha	Girl	A worshipper's prayer
Pulavan	Boy	One who is like a topaz
Puli	Boy	One who is like a tiger
Pulikesi	Boy	A name of the King
Punachadaiyan	Boy	One who is like the flower plant

Pushparaj	Boy	One who is a King of the flowers
Pushpavan	Boy	The name of the village
Puvanan	Boy	A sky filled with flowers
Puvarasu	Boy	One who is the ruler of the flowers

Infographic: Notable Tamil Baby Names with Meaning, Starting With P

Choosing the right name for your child requires careful consideration of several factors. Selecting a name that aligns with your child's personality and cultural background could be tricky with the myriad of themes available. If you are looking for noteworthy Tamil Baby Names with Meaning, Starting With P, this infographic offers a curated list to help you find the perfect name for your little one.

Tamil Baby Names with Meaning, Starting With P(infographic)

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