Tamil Name

Great King of the Koys

This name signifies a ruler of immense power and authority, specifically associated with the Koy people or region. The prefix "Perun" (பெரு) denotes greatness, size, or importance, while "Ko" (கோ) means king, and "Koyil" (கோயில்) can refer to a temple or a royal palace, and "killi" (கில்லி) is a common suffix in ancient Tamil royal names, often implying a lineage of rulers or a powerful lineage. Together, it suggests a supreme ruler.

While "Perunkoyil" itself is more of a descriptive title for a grand temple or palace, the suffix "killi" is strongly associated with the Chera dynasty, particularly rulers like Perumbalavaramban, who was also known as Perumkilli. However, the specific combination "Perunkoyilkilli" is not a widely documented individual king's name in extant historical records. It is more likely a descriptive appellation or a combination of elements that would have been understood as a title of supreme royal authority in the ancient Tamil kingdoms.