Kurinji
mountain flower, hill-region landscape
GenderGirlOriginTamilSay itkoo-RIN-jeePopularityvery rare, botanical/literary
Pronounced koo-RIN-jee
About the name Kurinji
Kurinji refers to a rare purple mountain flower and one of the five ancient Tamil landscapes (thinai) representing love and hills. It carries deep poetic and ecological significance.
Rare and striking, blooming quietly but memorably.
Fun fact
The Kurinji flower blooms only once every twelve years in the Nilgiris.
Nicknames for Kurinji
Kuri
Variations
KurinjimalarKurinji MalarKurunji
Similar names
Neithalseashore/coastal landscape, blue water lilyMaruthamfertile agricultural land, one of five Tamil landscapesAmaravathieternal/immortal city, also a river nameAmudhavallinectar-like creeper, sweet vineAndalone who rules, revered Vaishnavite poet-saintAngayarkannibeautiful-eyed mother goddess, form of MeenakshiAnjugamfive virtues/qualitiesArasiqueen