கதிரவன்

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Tamil[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From கதிர் (katir, “radiant”) +‎ அவன் (avaṉ, “possessor(masculine)”), meaning 'the radiant one,' or 'he who is radiant.'

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /kɐd̪ɪɾɐʋɐn/

Proper noun[edit]

கதிரவன் • (katiravaṉ)

  1. the Sun
  2. (Hinduism) the sun god, Surya

References[edit]

  • University of Madras (1924–1936) “கதிரவன்”, in Tamil Lexicon, Madras [Chennai]: Diocesan Press
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