Baby name · Hindu · Tamil
Kothai
கோதை“Garland or flower necklace”
Kothai is a traditional Tamil name derived from the word for a garland of flowers. It is culturally significant as the name of Andal, the revered 8th-century Tamil poet-saint and one of the twelve Alvars, who is often called 'Kothai' because she offered her flower garlands to Lord Vishnu.
Pythagorean numerology 1 · The Leader — in this tradition, the number is associated with traits such as independent, pioneering, ambitious and self-driven.
Mithun rashi · Gemini — element Air, ruled by Mercury. Common naming sounds include Ka, Ki, Ku, Gha, Chha and Ke.
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