Chetty

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CHET-ee'CHET-ee'2 syllables
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณTamil
Talkative

MEANING

Merchant

ORIGIN

Indian

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Tamil word 'Chettiyar' which refers to a merchant or trader caste.

CULTURAL NOTES

The Chetty community is well-known in southern India for their trading and business acumen.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically, the Chettiar community has played a significant role in trade and banking in South India and Southeast Asia.

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งEnglish
Soft

MEANING

Variant of 'Chatty'

ORIGIN

English

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from 'chat', meaning to talk in a friendly and informal way.

CULTURAL NOTES

In English, it can be used as a playful or endearing nickname.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The use of 'Chatty' as a descriptor dates back to the 19th century.

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