Andal

one who rules, revered Vaishnavite poet-saint

GenderGirlOriginTamilSay itAHN-dahlPopularityrecognized, devotional classical
Pronounced AHN-dahl

About the name Andal

Andal is the revered 8th-century Tamil poet-saint, believed to be a devoted incarnation of the goddess Bhudevi, famous for her hymns to Lord Vishnu. Her name evokes deep devotion and poetic brilliance.

Devout, poetic, and spiritually intense.

Fun fact

Andal composed the Tiruppavai, still recited during the Tamil month of Margazhi.

Nicknames for Andal

Andal

Variations

AndaalKodhaiGodha

Famous people named Andal

  • Andal (8th-century Tamil poet-saint and composer of the Tiruppavai)

Sibling name ideas

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Themes

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