Annam

AHN-nam'AHN-nuhm'2 syllables
🇮🇳Tamil
Calm

MEANING

Food

ORIGIN

Indian

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Tamil word for nourishment or sustenance.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Tamil culture, food is often associated with hospitality and community.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The word has been used in Tamil literature and religious texts to denote sustenance.

🇻🇳Vietnamese
Melodic

MEANING

Peace

ORIGIN

Vietnamese

ETYMOLOGY

From the Sino-Vietnamese 安南 (An Nam), meaning 'peaceful south'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Historically, Annam was a name used for Vietnam under Chinese rule.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The name Annam has historical significance as it was used during various periods of Vietnamese history.

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FAQs About Annam

The name Annam means "food" in Tamil, "peace" in Vietnamese.
Annam has Indian and Vietnamese origins. Derived from the Tamil word for nourishment or sustenance.
Annam is pronounced AHN-nam (AHN-nuhm). It has 2 syllables.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Annam include Ann, Anna, Nam.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Annam include Arjun, Linh, Nina, Ravi, Trang.
The most common spelling is Annam. Alternative spellings include Annamh, Anam.
Annam - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations