About Palani
The surname Palani is of Tamil origin and is predominantly found in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is derived from the Tamil word "Palani," which refers to a sacred hill in Tamil Nadu. The name is often associated with the Hindu deity Lord Murugan, who is believed to reside on this hill. Therefore, the surname Palani is typically associated with individuals who have ancestral connections to the Palani region or have a religious affiliation with Lord Murugan.
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The surname Palani is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Palani based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Palani is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Palani in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in 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.