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Thangavel

Quick answerThangavel is a Tamil name combining "Thangam" (gold) and "vel" (spear), meaning "golden spear" and rooted in the Tamil language.

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Syllables3
OriginTamil
LanguageTamil
CultureTamil
ReligionHinduism
Letters9
Numerology9 Chaldean 6

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About the name Thangavel

Thangavel is a Tamil name combining "Thangam" (gold) and "vel" (spear), meaning "golden spear" and rooted in the Tamil language.

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Etymology

Thangavel is a Tamil name combining "Thangam" (gold) and "vel" (spear), meaning "golden spear" and rooted in the Tamil language. The name is primarily used in Tamil Hindu communities, particularly in South India and among Tamil diaspora populations, with no specific notable historical figures of major prominence.

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