அம்மன்

Tamil

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Dravidian *amma (“mother”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ɐmːɐn/
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Noun

அம்மன் • (ammaṉ)

  1. goddess; as in the Mother Goddess
    Synonyms: ஆத்தா (āttā), தேவி (tēvi)
    Coordinate terms: அப்பன் (appaṉ), ஐயன் (aiyaṉ)

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