Thalapathi
Tamil · Boy · 4 syllables
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About the name Thalapathi
Thalapathi is a Tamil name meaning "leader of the army" or "commander," derived from Tamil roots "thala" (head/leader) and "pathi" (army/troops).
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Etymology
Thalapathi is a Tamil name meaning "leader of the army" or "commander," derived from Tamil roots "thala" (head/leader) and "pathi" (army/troops). It is primarily used in Tamil-speaking regions of South India, particularly in Tamil Nadu, and has been popularized through Tamil cinema, most notably as the title of a 1986 film.
Thalapathi currently ranks #4,242 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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