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20 Adorable Tamil Baby Girl Names and Their Meanings

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20 Adorable Tamil Baby Girl Names and Their Meanings

These Tamil baby girl names are unique, beautiful, and meaningful. Each name carries with it its own unique essence and importance. 

Whether you want a traditional Tamil name or something with a modern twist, this list of Tamil baby girl names has something for everyone. Read on to find the perfect name for your little one!

Tamil Baby Names

While all cultures have traditions and customs that influence their baby-naming practices, Tamil culture places extra importance on the names of its babies. Names are seen as an expression of identity and the Tamil language has an extensive selection of beautiful, meaningful, and powerful names for both girls and boys. Baby names are believed to have an impact on the destiny of the child, so choosing the perfect name is of great importance.

When it comes to naming your little bundle of joy, Tamil names can be an excellent option.  With the rich culture and history of Tamil people, picking the right name for your baby girl can be a challenge. To make it easier, we have handpicked 20 of the best Tamil baby names to help you select the perfect name for your little girl.

Tamil Baby Girl Names

These Tamil baby girl names are unique, beautiful, and meaningful. Each name carries with it its own unique essence and importance. 

  1. Aadhya – meaning first power

  2. Aanya – meaning gracious

  3. Aditi – meaning boundless or free

  4. Akshara – a letter or character in Tamil

  5. Anika – meaning grace or gracious

  6. Aradhya – meaning worship-able, blessed

  7. Arpita – meaning dedicated or offered

  8. Avani – meaning earth

  9. Diya – meaning lamp or light

  10. Esha – meaning desire or aspiration

  11. Gauri – meaning radiant or shining

  12. Hita – meaning good

  13. Isha – meaning woman or wife

  14. Jhanvi – derived from the River Ganga

  15. Kavya – meaning poem or verse

  16. Keerthi – meaning fame or glory

  17. Kritika – derived from the word critic or analysis

  18. Nitya – meaning eternal or constant

  19. Nivi – meaning new

  20. Padma – name for Lotus flower

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Unisex Tamil Baby Names

Tamil names are beautiful and meaningful, making them perfect for your little one. Although Tamil is associated primarily with the Tamil language spoken in Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka, these names are actually used in many parts of the world and are not limited to a particular gender.

Unisex Tamil baby names are growing in popularity and are a great way to show your child that their identity is unique and deserves to be celebrated. Here are 10 unisex Tamil baby names along with their meanings:

  • Aarav – meaning peaceful
  • Adhi – a name for Lord Vishnu
  • Anand – meaning happiness
  • Arjun – meaning bright or shining
  • Darshan – meaning vision, gaze
  • Hridya – meaning heart
  • Keshav – another name for Lord Vishnu
  • Nivin – meaning fresh or new
  • Rohan – meaning ascending or rising
  • Udhav – name for a friend of Lord Krishna

Choosing a name for your baby girl is a significant moment and should be done with care. We hope our list of beautiful Tamil baby girl names has given you some ideas to make this moment even more special. Furthermore, with these names, you can make sure that your daughter has a unique name that speaks to her culture and heritage.

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