The baby name Poonkodi is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced POON-koh-dee (IPA: /puːnˈkoːdi/).
Poonkodi is Tamil in Origin.
The baby name Poonkodi is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced POON-koh-dee (IPA: /puːnˈkoːdi/).
Poonkodi is Tamil in Origin.
Poonkodi is a Tamil feminine name formed from pū (poo, “flower”) + kodi (“vine/creeper”), yielding the evocative sense “flowering vine” or “floral creeper.” In Tamil aesthetics, a kodi symbolizes grace, slender beauty, and steady growth, so the name carries nuances of elegance, resilience, and blossoming potential. Some also read kodi as “banner,” giving a poetic layer of “floral standard,” though the vine sense is primary in names.
Attested across Tamil-speaking communities of South India and Sri Lanka and among the diaspora, the name echoes classical Tamil love poetry, where maidens are likened to gently swaying creepers in bloom. Common spellings and variants include Poongodi, Poonkodi, and Poongkodi; diminutives such as Poo and Kodi occur in everyday use. Related names built on the same floral root include Poongothai/Poongodhai (“flower maiden”).
Poonkodi is rarely chosen. In all, it turns up just 30 times, across 8 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #595 | 3 | 20,968 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #618 | 14 | 13,121 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #630 | 3 | 18,916 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,013 | 2 | 25,931 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,070 | 3 | 24,821 |
Poonkodi is popular in 8 countries — most recent births per country:
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