Palani
Sanskrit/Tamil · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Palani
Palani is a Tamil name derived from the Sanskrit word "Palani" (பালனி), referring to a child or one who is nourished, with roots in the Tamil region of South India.
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Etymology
Palani is a Tamil name derived from the Sanskrit word "Palani" (பালனி), referring to a child or one who is nourished, with roots in the Tamil region of South India. The name is primarily used in Tamil Hindu culture and is strongly associated with the Murugan temple in Palani, Tamil Nadu, making it significant in Hindu religious tradition.
Palani currently ranks #6,810 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1994.
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