Karikalan
The one who has charred legs or the slayer of enemies.
Tamil, Indian
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Karikalan
“The one who has charred legs or the slayer of enemies.”
Ka-ri-ka-lan
Tamil, Indian origin
9 letters
4 syllables
About this name
Karikalan was one of the greatest Chola kings of the Sangam period, credited with building the Kallanai dam. The name famously refers to an incident where his legs were charred in a fire.
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Syllables
4
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