Annai
Tamil · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Annai
The given name 'Annai' is derived from the Tamil word 'அன்னை' (Annai), meaning 'mother' or 'elder sister', and is linguistically rooted in the Dravidian language family.
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Etymology
The given name 'Annai' is derived from the Tamil word 'அன்னை' (Annai), meaning 'mother' or 'elder sister', and is linguistically rooted in the Dravidian language family. The name 'Annai' is commonly used in Tamil culture and is associated with the Hindu and Christian faiths, particularly in India and Sri Lanka, where it is often used as a term of endearment for a mother or a revered figure.
Annai currently ranks #15,479 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2000.
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