“Kannamma is a Tamil feminine name derived from "Kanna" (Krishna) and the diminutive suffix "-mma," meaning "little Krishna" or "young Krishna's beloved." The name is predominantly used among Tamil Hindu communities, particularly in South India, and carries religious significance as a devotional reference to Lord Krishna.”
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OriginTamil
LanguageTamil
CultureTamil
ReligionHinduism
Letters8
Numerology5 Chaldean 5
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About the name Kannamma
Kannamma is a Tamil feminine name derived from "Kanna" (Krishna) and the diminutive suffix "-mma," meaning "little Krishna" or "young Krishna's beloved." The name is predominantly used among Tamil Hindu communities, particularly in South India, and carries religious significance as a devotional reference to Lord Krishna.
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Kannamma is a Tamil feminine name derived from "Kanna" (Krishna) and the diminutive suffix "-mma," meaning "little Krishna" or "young Krishna's beloved." The name is predominantly used among Tamil Hindu communities, particularly in South India, and carries religious significance as a devotional reference to Lord Krishna.
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