Kalaivani
Tamil · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Kalaivani
Kalaivani is a Tamil feminine name derived from "Kalai" (கலை), meaning "art" or "skill," and "Vani" (வாணி), meaning "woman" or "voice," thus translating to "woman of arts" or "goddess of arts." The name is primarily used in Tamil-speaking Hindu communities, particularly in South India and among Tamil diaspora populations, with roots in classical Tamil culture and Hindu philosophical traditions.
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Etymology
Kalaivani is a Tamil feminine name derived from "Kalai" (கலை), meaning "art" or "skill," and "Vani" (வாணி), meaning "woman" or "voice," thus translating to "woman of arts" or "goddess of arts." The name is primarily used in Tamil-speaking Hindu communities, particularly in South India and among Tamil diaspora populations, with roots in classical Tamil culture and Hindu philosophical traditions.
Kalaivani currently ranks #1,339 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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