Palanisamy
Tamil · Boy · 4 syllables
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About the name Palanisamy
Palanisamy is a Tamil name composed of "Palani" (referring to the sacred Palani Hills temple dedicated to Murugan in South India) and "samy" (meaning lord or god in Tamil), thus meaning "Lord of Palani." The name is predominantly used among Tamil Hindu communities, particularly in Tamil Nadu and among Tamil diaspora worldwide, with strong religious significance tied to the worship of Murugan.
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Etymology
Palanisamy is a Tamil name composed of "Palani" (referring to the sacred Palani Hills temple dedicated to Murugan in South India) and "samy" (meaning lord or god in Tamil), thus meaning "Lord of Palani." The name is predominantly used among Tamil Hindu communities, particularly in Tamil Nadu and among Tamil diaspora worldwide, with strong religious significance tied to the worship of Murugan.
Palanisamy currently ranks #3,321 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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