Writing and Arrival Patterns of Names – A Study Based on Nanjil Nadan’s Works

எழுத்து, பெயர்களின் வருகை முறைகள்-நாஞ்சில் நாடன் படைப்புகளை முன்வைத்து

Abstract

This article analyzes linguistic trends and naming conventions found in Nanjil Naadan’s short story collection, "Nanjil Naadan Kadhai." It offers a detailed exploration of word formation, suffix usage, occupational and physical descriptors, caste-based names, plural forms, kinship and deity designations, and place names embedded in the stories. The discussion highlights how modern Tamil grammar accommodates imported words and innovative forms, often diverging from classical rules due to external influences and contemporary vernacular adaptations. The article concludes that Nanjil Naadan’s works make a significant contribution to developing new linguistic frameworks suitable for present-day Tamil, rooted in both tradition and evolving cultural realities.