About Palani
The name "Palani" is of Tamil origin and commonly used in South India. It is derived from the Tamil word "Palaniyappan," which refers to the Hindu deity Lord Murugan. Lord Murugan is worshipped as the God of War and Victory, and is believed to be the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Therefore, the name "Palani" carries the meaning of devotion to Lord Murugan and is often given to boys with the hope of invoking his blessings and protection.
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Most individuals with the name Palani are male.
The popularity of the name has increased by 60% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Palani in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Palani using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.