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Iyer
Iyer (name) means a surname of Tamil origin, traditionally associated with a Hindu Brahmin community in South India. Example: “The Iyer community has a long history in Tamil Nadu.”
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A surname of Tamil origin, traditionally associated with a Hindu Brahmin community in South India.
"The Iyer community has a long history in Tamil Nadu."
How to use Iyer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA South Indian surname linked to a Tamil Brahmin community.
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Etymology
Borrowed from the Tamil word aiyar, referring to this Brahmin caste.
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What does “Iyer” mean?
The word “Iyer” means a surname of Tamil origin, traditionally associated with a Hindu Brahmin community in South India. In plain terms, a South Indian surname linked to a Tamil Brahmin community.
How do you use “Iyer” in a sentence?
Here is “Iyer” used in a sentence: “The Iyer community has a long history in Tamil Nadu.”
What part of speech is “Iyer”?
“Iyer” is a name.
What is the meaning of Iyer?
"Iyer" (name) means a surname of Tamil origin, traditionally associated with a Hindu Brahmin community in South India.
