Punithan

Punithan is a Tamil masculine given name used by Tamil-speaking communities in India, Sri Lanka, and the global Tamil diaspora. The name is commonly understood to signify virtuous, sanctified, or morally upright qualities, reflecting a tradition in Tamil naming practices that emphasizes character and ethical ideals.

The etymology of Punithan is rooted in Tamil linguistic and cultural conventions, where names often convey desirable traits. In everyday usage, Punithan is selected for sons and is typically used as a given name alongside a family name or patronymic, depending on local conventions.

Geographically, the name is most prevalent in Tamil Nadu and among Sri Lankan Tamils, with presence in Malaysia, Singapore, and Western countries through migration. The Latin-script rendering of Tamil names can yield variations in spelling; Punithan may be seen in different transliterations in English-language texts.