வரம்
Tamil edit
Pronunciation edit
Etymology 1 edit
From Sanskrit वर (vara, “gift, reward”).
Noun edit
வரம் • (varam)
- boon, gift, blessing (by a deity or great person)
- grace, favour, help
- blessing
- Synonyms: அருள் (aruḷ), ஆசிர்வாதம் (ācirvātam)
- supplication, solicitation, entreaty, request (as made to a deity or a great person)
- Synonyms: மன்றாட்டு (maṉṟāṭṭu), வேண்டுகோள் (vēṇṭukōḷ), ஜெபம் (jepam)
- desire
- excellence, eminence
- treasure
- Synonym: புதையல் (putaiyal)
Etymology 2 edit
(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)
Noun edit
- enclosed space
Etymology 3 edit
(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)
Noun edit
வரம் • (varam) (archaic, rare)
Etymology 4 edit
Noun edit
References edit
- University of Madras (1924–1936) “வரம்”, in Tamil Lexicon, Madras [Chennai]: Diocesan Press