Karuppu
Dravidian · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Karuppu
Karuppu is a Tamil word meaning "black" or "dark," derived from the Dravidian linguistic root found in South Indian languages.
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Etymology
Karuppu is a Tamil word meaning "black" or "dark," derived from the Dravidian linguistic root found in South Indian languages. It is primarily used in Tamil-speaking communities of South India and among Tamil diaspora populations, with historical usage in Tamil literature and naming traditions reflecting color-based nomenclature common in Dravidian cultures.
Karuppu currently ranks #3,730 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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