Tamil Name

Pond dweller, one who lives near a pond, or one associated with a pond. "பொய்கை" (Poigai) means pond or tank in Tamil. "யனார்" (yanar) is a suffix indicating association or belonging.

This name evokes a sense of tranquility, purity, and connection to nature. Ponds are often seen as sources of life and sustenance, and the name can imply a serene and grounded personality.

Poigaiyar (also spelled Poykaiyar) was one of the earliest Tamil poets, belonging to the Sangam period. He is one of the three principal poets of the 'Naladiyar' (a collection of ethical verses) and is also credited with composing the 'Tiruviruttam', a devotional work. He is revered as one of the 'Mudal Ayiravar' (first thousand poets) in Tamil literature.