Tamil word
அண்ணன் — Brother in Tamil
அண்ணன் (aṇṇaṉ) is the Tamil word for “brother”.
Brother
அண்ணன்
aṇṇaṉ
Also: Annan, Anna, Thambi
When to use it
"Annan" is elder brother; "thambi" (தம்பி) is younger brother.
Brother in Tamil — frequently asked
What is "Brother" in Tamil?
"Brother" in Tamil is அண்ணன், pronounced "aṇṇaṉ". Other accepted spellings: Annan, Anna, Thambi.
How do you say "Brother" in Tamil?
Say "aṇṇaṉ" — written அண்ணன் in the Tamil script. It is the standard Tamil translation of "brother".
What does அண்ணன் mean in English?
அண்ணன் (aṇṇaṉ) is the Tamil word for "brother".
What is the Tamil meaning of brother?
The Tamil meaning of "brother" is அண்ணன் (aṇṇaṉ).
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