Name Details
Name Meaning
Great Goodness/Virtue, Protector/King
Name Significance
The name signifies a person of great virtue, nobility, and strength, often associated with leadership and protection. "பெரு" (Perun) means great, large, or excellent. "நல்" (Nal) means good, virtuous, or auspicious. "கிள்ளி" (Killi) is a common suffix for Chola kings, implying kingship or rulership. Thus, the name suggests a great, virtuous ruler or protector.
History References
Perunarkilli is a historical name associated with the Chola dynasty. Several Chola kings bore this name or variations of it. Notably, Killi Valavan, also known as Perunarkilli, was a prominent Chola king mentioned in Sangam literature. He is depicted as a powerful and benevolent ruler.