Gender: Unisex
Origin: Indian
Pronunciation: T AH M IH L
Popularity Rank: #7,412
The name Tamil is of Indian origin and is used for both boys and girls. It is derived from the ancient Dravidian language of Tamil Nadu, and means 'sweetness' or 'excellence'.
Tamil may be derived from Tam, a name whose meaning is Twin, Heart.
The name Tamil is of Indian origin. It is often used as a Unisex name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Tamil is commonly found in Malaysia, Singapore, India, and 52 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: T AH M IH L
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Tamil is recorded 7,389 times globally, ranking it as the 7,412th most common name worldwide.
Tamil is most prevalent in Malaysia, with 1,617 occurrences, making it the 824th most popular name in the country.
In Singapore, the name Tamil is found among 1 in every 423 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | #824 | 1 : 1,231 |
| Singapore | #262 | 1 : 423 |
| India | #679 | 1 : 782 |
| Saudi Arabia | #2,865 | 1 : 2,797 |
| United Arab Emirates | #1,165 | 1 : 1,466 |
| Kuwait | #978 | 1 : 1,524 |
| Oman | #1,582 | 1 : 1,795 |
| Qatar | #1,117 | 1 : 1,752 |
| Bahrain | #1,351 | 1 : 2,304 |
| France | #10,704 | 1 : 14,174 |
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