Tamil · Family & People
கணவர்
kanavar
Husband
Beginnernoun
Definition
The man a woman is married to.
Example
அவருடைய கணவர் பொறியாளர்.
Her husband is an engineer.
Etymology
'கணவர்' (kanavar) originates from the Proto-Dravidian root '*kanavar', which means 'husband'. This term underscores the marital bond in Tamil culture.
How & Where It’s Used
Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, it appears in discussions about marriage and family.