Piranavan
Tamil · Boy · 4 syllables
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About the name Piranavan
Piranavan is a Tamil name composed of "Piran" (elder/ancient) and "avan" (he/man), meaning "the ancient one" or "elder man," with roots in Tamil linguistic tradition.
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Etymology
Piranavan is a Tamil name composed of "Piran" (elder/ancient) and "avan" (he/man), meaning "the ancient one" or "elder man," with roots in Tamil linguistic tradition. The name is used primarily among Tamil Hindu communities in South India and Sri Lanka, with historical usage documented in Tamil literature and inscriptions.
Piranavan currently ranks #2,859 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1997.
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