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Kothandapani

Quick answerKothandapani is a Tamil name meaning "one who holds a curved sword or scimitar," derived from the Tamil words "kothan" (curved sword) and "pani" (hand/holder).

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Syllables5
OriginTamil
LanguageTamil
CultureTamil
ReligionHinduism
Letters12
Numerology6 Chaldean 8

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About the name Kothandapani

Kothandapani is a Tamil name meaning "one who holds a curved sword or scimitar," derived from the Tamil words "kothan" (curved sword) and "pani" (hand/holder).

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Etymology

Kothandapani is a Tamil name meaning "one who holds a curved sword or scimitar," derived from the Tamil words "kothan" (curved sword) and "pani" (hand/holder). The name is primarily used in Tamil Hindu communities, particularly in South India, and is associated with Lord Shiva in Hindu mythology as a reference to his fierce form.

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