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nirai

நிறை
Tamil

Fullness, abundance, collection, multitude, completeness.

Lyrics

Meaning

Nirai refers to a state of being full or complete, or a collection of items. In lyrics, it often describes natural phenomena like clouds, indicating a multitude or array, or the moon, signifying its complete form. It can also imply abundance or a sense of perfection.

In the songs

  • Muzhu nilavu nirai thottu kanneer kalamum oratthil

    Touching the fullness of the full moon, tears gather at the edge

    Muttha Mazhai Pozhiyum · Unknown / Contemporary

  • Kaagam anugaa malaiyil mega nirai saayum amme

    On the mountain where crows cannot reach, the clouds descend, oh mother.

    Solla Ariya Swami Malai · Thirikooda Rasappa Kavirayar

  • Mega nirai saayum amme

    The clouds descend, oh mother.

    Solla Ariya Swami Malai · Thirikooda Rasappa Kavirayar

Songs with this word

From the lyrics we hold — 2 songs.

  • Muttha Mazhai Pozhiyum

    Unknown / Contemporary

    appears in 1 line

  • Solla Ariya Swami Malai

    Thirikooda Rasappa Kavirayar

    appears in 2 lines

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