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Thamarai.

Meaning, origin & pronunciation

Thamarai is a Tamil feminine name meaning “lotus flower”, associated with purity and beauty. It is used primarily for girls in Tamil‑speaking communities and is also listed in Hindi naming resources.

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MEANING NOTES

Lotus flower (pure and lovely) [1][5]

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Meaning and Etymology

The name Thamarai means “lotus flower”, described as pure and lovely in Hindi sources and as a blue lotus in Persian‑language sites. The lotus symbolism conveys purity, beauty, and serenity.[1][5]

Origin and Language Usage

Thamarai originates from the Tamil language, where it is written as “தாமரை” and directly translates to “lotus”. The name is commonly used for girls in Tamil‑speaking regions and appears in Hindi‑language baby‑name resources, indicating broader usage among Hindi‑speaking families as well.[2][1][8]

Pronunciation

No source‑provided phonetic guide was found for Thamarai.

Spellings and Variants

Native script: தாமரை (Tamil). The Roman spelling is uniformly recorded as “Thamarai”.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Thamarai mean?

Thamarai means “lotus flower”, a symbol of purity and beauty in the sources consulted.

Is Thamarai a boy or girl name?

Thamarai is documented as a feminine name, used for girls.

What is the origin of the name Thamarai?

The name originates from the Tamil language, where it is written as "தாமரை".

References

Follow the sources to explore the evidence and context behind this article.

  1. तमराई नाम का अर्थ, मतलब, राशि, राशिफल - Thamarai naam ka meaning, matlab, arth, rashi in hindi; https://www.myupchar.com/baby-names/meaning-of-thamarai
  2. Thamarai; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thamarai
  3. تامارای (Thamarai) - معنی، منشاء و تلفظ نام دختر | Nice Baby Name; https://www.nicebabyname.com/fa/name/Thamarai
  4. Thamarai: Popularity, Statistics & Name Meaning | First Name Report; http://www.pokemyname.com/firstname_30901_thamarai.htm

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Editorial review pending. Meanings can differ across sources and languages. This profile keeps those notes alongside the name.

Written by Rajinder Maheshwari