Kannagi
heroine of the Tamil epic Silappathikaram
GenderGirlOriginTamilSay itKUN-nuh-geePopularityuncommon, iconic literary
Pronounced KUN-nuh-gee
About the name Kannagi
Kannagi is the fierce, righteous heroine of the ancient Tamil epic Silappathikaram, revered as a symbol of chastity and justice. Temples across Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka honor her as a goddess.
Righteous, fiercely loyal, and unafraid to demand justice.
Fun fact
Kannagi is worshipped as a goddess of chastity in parts of Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka.
Nicknames for Kannagi
Kanna
Variations
KannagaiKanakiKannaki
Famous people named Kannagi
- Kannagi (heroine of the Tamil epic Silappathikaram)
Similar names
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