anju
அஞ்சுThe cardinal number five.
Meaning
Anju denotes the number five. It appears in song texts as a numerical adjective, typically preceding a noun to quantify it, such as 'five names' of a deity. It is a common numerical term.
In the songs
anju nAmangaLilum
In the five names,
Deva Vahiniye · Unknown
anju nAmangaLilum
In the five names,
Deva Vahiniye · Unknown
Arulil anju velar thamakkoru pennai koduthom amme
By grace, we gave a girl to the Lord with the spear, oh mother.
Solla Ariya Swami Malai · Thirikooda Rasappa Kavirayar