About Poonai
The surname Poonai is of Tamil origin and is predominantly found among the Tamil-speaking communities in India and Sri Lanka. The name is derived from the Tamil word "poonai," which means "cat." It is believed that the surname Poonai was originally used as a nickname or a descriptive name for someone who possessed cat-like qualities, such as agility or stealth. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.
The surname Poonai is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Poonai 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 Poonai is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Poonai in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Poonai using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.