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Angavai

“One who possesses a body of grace.”

Ahn-guh-vye Tamil, India origin 7 letters 3 syllables
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Angavai

One who possesses a body of grace.

Tamil, India

Name Details & Attributes

Meanings

Graceful Noble

Origin

Religion

Themes

Personality Traits

Syllables

3

About this name

Angavai was an ancient Tamil princess, the daughter of the legendary king Vel Pari of the Sangam era. Following her father's death, she and her sister Sangavai were protected by the great poet Kapilar, as detailed in classical Tamil literature.

It means "One who possesses a body of grace." Angavai has Tamil and India origins. Angavai has a popularity score of 80 out of 100 in the Anbu Baby catalogue. It is most associated with the 2020s. It is pronounced Ahn-guh-vye. It is traditionally associated with Hinduism. It is associated with themes of History, Literature and Virtue. Its listed personality traits are Noble, Resilient and Graceful. It has 3 syllables and 7 letters.

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What does the name Angavai mean?

The name Angavai means "One who possesses a body of grace."

What origin is the name Angavai?

Angavai has Tamil and India origins.

Is Angavai a boy or girl name?

Angavai is traditionally a girl's name.

How do you pronounce Angavai?

Angavai is pronounced Ahn-guh-vye.

Is Angavai popular?

Angavai has a popularity score of 80 out of 100 in the Anbu Baby catalogue. It is most associated with the 2020s.

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