Name Details
Name Meaning
Great Hill Town Elder
Name Significance
This name signifies a person of great stature, wisdom, and authority, likely associated with a significant hilly region or town. The term "கிழார்" (kizhar) denotes an elder or a chieftain, implying leadership and respect.
History References
Peruṅkuṉṟūrikkiḻār (பெருங்குன்றூரிக்கிழார்) is a notable figure in Sangam literature. He is mentioned as a poet and a scholar. He is credited with composing several poems in the Purananuru (புறநானூறு) and Ahananuru (அகநானூறு) anthologies. His works often reflect on heroism, ethics, and the socio-political landscape of his time.