pelli

Pelli is a term that can refer to more than one concept in different cultural and linguistic contexts. It is used as a surname and also appears in the Telugu language with a distinct meaning related to weddings.

As a surname, Pelli is of Italian origin. It has been borne by several individuals, including César Pelli (1926–2019), an Argentine-American architect renowned for designing notable structures such as the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur and other major projects in North America. The surname is encountered in various countries, often among communities with Italian heritage.

In the Telugu language, pelli (పెళ్ళి) means wedding or marriage. It is a common word used in everyday speech to refer to nuptials and is frequently seen in the titles of films, wedding announcements, and cultural discussions about marriage within Telugu-speaking communities.

The term does not correspond to a single, well-defined entity beyond these primary usages, and its meaning is typically inferred from the context—either as a family name or as a term relating to marriage in Telugu. As such, pelli can function as a linguistic or biographical reference rather than to a single, fixed subject.