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Kanmani

Girl name · Indian

Meaningapple of one's eye · Tamil

Kanmani is an Indian girl name meaning “apple of one's eye”, with Tamil roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Kanmani would score 13 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
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Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Kanmani

Kanmani is a girl name of Indian origin meaning “apple of one's eye”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Kanmani at school.

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Questions about the name Kanmani

What does the name Kanmani mean?

Kanmani means “apple of one's eye” and comes from Tamil. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Apple (“apple”).

What is the origin of the name Kanmani?

Kanmani is Indian in origin, and its meaning traces back to Tamil. Other Indian names to consider are Maya (“illusion”), Lyla (“night”), Arya (“noble”) and Kali (“black”).

Is Kanmani a boy or girl name?

Kanmani is a girl name.

What names are similar to Kanmani?

If you like Kanmani, you might also like Apple.

What should I know before naming my baby Kanmani?

Kanmani is an Indian girl name meaning “apple of one's eye”, with Tamil roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.