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
Soft

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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Annam - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations