Tamizh Tamizh Naam
From Thirumathi Tamizh · 2013
- Lyricist
- Thavasumani
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra
- Music director
- S. A. Rajkumar
- Details
- Thirumathi Tamizh2013
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Tamizh tamizh naam vanangum tamizh | Tamil, Tamil, the Tamil language that we worship, |
| Pala thalamurai kanda tamizh | The Tamil language that has witnessed countless generations. |
| Chorus :Tamizh tamizh tamizh | Chorus: Tamil, Tamil, Tamil |
| Tamizh tamizh tamizh | Tamil, Tamil, Tamil |
| Male | |
| Tamizh tamizh nammai vazhthum tamizh | Tamil, Tamil, the Tamil language that blesses us, |
| Adhu vana pugazh kanda tamizh | That Tamil which has achieved sky-high fame. |
| Chorus :Tamizh tamizh tamizh | Chorus: Tamil, Tamil, Tamil |
| Tamizh tamizh tamizh | Tamil, Tamil, Tamil |
| Male | |
| Namm pechilum moochilum iru vizhi veechilum | In our speech, our breath, and in the glance of our eyes, |
| Aatchi nadathum tamizh | The Tamil that reigns supreme. |
| Female :Namm pechilum moochilum iru vizhi veechilum | Female: In our speech, our breath, and in the glance of our eyes, |
| Aatchi nadathum tamizh | The Tamil that reigns supreme. |
| Male | |
| Puvi muzhudhum mudhal mozhi aagi | Becoming the world's first language, |
| Muthamizh aana tamizh | The Tamil that flourished as Muthamizh (prose, music, and drama). |
| Female :Mudhal mozhiyaana tamizh | Female: The Tamil that became the primordial language. |
| Male | |
| Iyandhira ulagin ezhil magal pola | Like a graceful daughter in this modern mechanical world, |
| Ilamai konjum tamizh | The Tamil that exudes youthful beauty. |
| Female :Ilamai konjum tamizh | Female: The Tamil that exudes youthful beauty. |
| Male :Inimai pudhumai perumaikkellam | Male: For sweetness, novelty, and grand pride, |
| Thalamai thaangum tamizh | The Tamil that holds supreme leadership. |
| Female :Thalamai thaangum tamizh | Female: The Tamil that holds supreme leadership. |
| Male | |
| Thalai kaaviri paavaiyin kaadhalan naanena | Declaring 'I am the lover of the maiden River Kaveri at her origin', |
| Iru kai neetti yerkkum tamizh | The Tamil that welcomes with open arms. |
| Female :Uyar karppenum theeyai kannagi thaaiyai | Female: Mother Kannagi, who embodied the fiery flame of chastity, |
| Kaaviyam theetiya vaaimai tamizh | The truthful Tamil that etched her story into grand epics. |
| Male | |
| Engal anbukkum panbukkum | For our love and our culture, |
| Adipadai isaiyena | As the fundamental music, |
| Inbathin oottraai vilangum tamizh | The Tamil that shines as the fountainhead of joy. |
| Female :Engal anbukkum panbukkum | Female: For our love and our culture, |
| Adipadai isaiyena | As the fundamental music, |
| Inbathin oottraai vilangum tamizh | The Tamil that shines as the fountainhead of joy. |
| Male | |
| Uyir innisai paattaai mulangum tamizh | The Tamil that resounds as a sweet song of life. |
| Female :Uyir innisai paattaai mulangum tamizh | Female: The Tamil that resounds as a sweet song of life. |
| Male | |
| Thirukural paavalan ezhuthinil aayiram | In the eternal writings of Thirukkural's poet, |
| Yugam varai vaazhum tamizh | The Tamil that will live on for thousands of ages. |
| Female :Yugam pala vaazhum tamizh | Female: The Tamil that lives on through many ages. |
| Male | |
| Per arinjarin paniyaal tamizhnaadu arasena | Through the dedicated service of Perarignar (Annadurai), naming the government Tamil Nadu, |
| Thani peyar kanda tamizh | The Tamil that gained a unique and distinct identity. |
| Female :Thani peyar kanda tamizh | Female: The Tamil that gained a unique identity. |
| Male | |
| Kalai ilakkiyam kaaviyam uyir pera ulavida | So that art, literature, and epic poetry could come alive and thrive, |
| Nadigar thilagathai pettra tamizh | The Tamil that gave birth to Nadigar Thilagam (Sivaji Ganesan). |
| Tamizh kavinjarai ponn mana semmalai | Honoring Tamil poets and the golden-hearted leader (M. G. Ramachandran), |
| Ariyanai yettriya azhagu tamizh | The beautiful Tamil that elevated them to the throne. |
| Female | |
| Than maanamum veeramum uyirinum melena | Holding self-respect and courage higher than life itself, |
| Uthirathil oottiya annai tamizh | Mother Tamil who infused these virtues into our blood. |
| Endrum thaaimaiyai pottrum pillai tamizh | Child-like Tamil that forever glorifies motherhood. |
| Male :Indru semmozhiyaagi sirandha tamizh | Male: Today, the Tamil that excels as an official classical language. |
| Female :Semmozhiyaagi sirandha tamizh | Female: The Tamil that excels as a classical language. |
| Chorus | |
| Mudhal mozhi tamizh muthamizh tamizh | Tamil is the first language, the three-fold Tamil, |
| Moondru vendharkkum mundhiya sendhamizh | The refined Tamil that predates the three ancient ruling dynasties (Chera, Chola, Pandya). |
| Mudhal mozhi tamizh muthamizh tamizh | Tamil is the first language, the three-fold Tamil, |
| Moondru vendharkkum mundhiya sendhamizh | The refined Tamil that predates the three ancient ruling dynasties. |
| Male | |
| Tamizh engal moochu tamizh engal pechu | Tamil is our breath, Tamil is our speech, |
| Tamizh thaanae engal thaimai | Tamil itself is our motherland and heritage, |
| Engal vaaimai engal nermaiyada | It is our truth and our integrity! |
| Female :Tamizh thaane engal thaaimai | Female: Tamil itself is our motherhood and heritage, |
| Engal vaaimai engal menmai enbom | We proclaim it as our truth and our excellence. |
| Male | |
| Tamizh tamizh naam vanangum tamizh | Tamil, Tamil, the Tamil language that we worship, |
| Pala thalamurai kanda tamizh | The Tamil language that has witnessed countless generations. |
| Chorus :Tamizh tamizh tamizh | Chorus: Tamil, Tamil, Tamil |
| Tamizh tamizh tamizh | Tamil, Tamil, Tamil |
| Male | |
| Tamizh tamizh nammai vazhthum tamizh | Tamil, Tamil, the Tamil language that blesses us, |
| Adhu vana pugazh kanda tamizh | That Tamil which has achieved sky-high fame. |
| Chorus :Tamizh tamizh tamizh tamizh tamizh tamizh | Chorus: Tamil, Tamil, Tamil, Tamil, Tamil, Tamil |
| Tamizh tamizh tamizh tamizh tamizh tamizh | Tamil, Tamil, Tamil, Tamil, Tamil, Tamil |
தமிழ் தமிழ் நாம் வணங்கும் தமிழ்
பல தலைமுறை கண்ட தமிழ்
குழு :
தமிழ் தமிழ் தமிழ்
தமிழ் தமிழ் தமிழ்
Tamil, Tamil, the Tamil language that we worship,
The Tamil language that has witnessed countless generations.
Chorus: Tamil, Tamil, Tamil
Tamil, Tamil, Tamil
தமிழ் தமிழ் நம்மை வாழ்த்தும் தமிழ்
அது வான் புகழ் கண்ட தமிழ்
குழு :
தமிழ் தமிழ் தமிழ்
தமிழ் தமிழ் தமிழ்
Tamil, Tamil, the Tamil language that blesses us,
That Tamil which has achieved sky-high fame.
Chorus: Tamil, Tamil, Tamil
Tamil, Tamil, Tamil
நம் பேச்சிலும் மூச்சிலும் இரு விழி வீச்சிலும்
ஆட்சி நடத்தும் தமிழ்
நம் பேச்சிலும் மூச்சிலும் இரு விழி வீச்சிலும்
ஆட்சி நடத்தும் தமிழ்
In our speech, our breath, and in the glance of our eyes,
The Tamil that reigns supreme.
Female: In our speech, our breath, and in the glance of our eyes,
The Tamil that reigns supreme.
புவி முழுதும் முதல் மொழி ஆகி
முத்தமிழ் ஆன தமிழ்
முதல் மொழியான தமிழ்...
Becoming the world's first language,
The Tamil that flourished as Muthamizh (prose, music, and drama).
Female: The Tamil that became the primordial language.
ஆண் குழு :
முதல் மொழி தமிழ் முத்தமிழ் தமிழ்
மூன்று வேந்தர்க்கும் முந்திய செந்தமிழ்
பெண் குழு :
முதல் மொழி தமிழ் முத்தமிழ் தமிழ்
மூன்று வேந்தர்க்கும் முந்திய செந்தமிழ்
முதல் மொழியான தமிழ்.....
Like a graceful daughter in this modern mechanical world,
The Tamil that exudes youthful beauty.
Female: The Tamil that exudes youthful beauty.
Male: For sweetness, novelty, and grand pride,
The Tamil that holds supreme leadership.
Female: The Tamil that holds supreme leadership.
இயந்திர உலகின் எழில் மகள் போல
இளமை கொஞ்சும் தமிழ்..
இளமை கொஞ்சும் தமிழ்
இனிமை புதுமை பெருமைக்கெல்லாம்
தலைமை தாங்கும் தமிழ்..
தலைமை தாங்கும் தமிழ்
Declaring 'I am the lover of the maiden River Kaveri at her origin',
The Tamil that welcomes with open arms.
Female: Mother Kannagi, who embodied the fiery flame of chastity,
The truthful Tamil that etched her story into grand epics.
தலைக் காவிரி பாவையின் காதலன் நானென
இரு கை நீட்டி ஏற்கும் தமிழ்
உயர் கற்பெனும் தீயை கண்ணகி தாயை
காவியம் தீட்டிய வாய்மை தமிழ்
For our love and our culture,
As the fundamental music,
The Tamil that shines as the fountainhead of joy.
Female: For our love and our culture,
As the fundamental music,
The Tamil that shines as the fountainhead of joy.
எங்கள் அன்புக்கு பண்புக்கும்
அடிப்படை இசையென
இன்பத்தின் ஊற்றாய் விளங்கும் தமிழ்
எங்கள் அன்புக்கு பண்புக்கும்
அடிப்படை இசையென
இன்பத்தின் ஊற்றாய் விளங்கும் தமிழ்
The Tamil that resounds as a sweet song of life.
Female: The Tamil that resounds as a sweet song of life.
உயிர் இன்னிசை பாட்டாய் முழங்கும் தமிழ்
உயிர் இன்னிசை பாட்டாய் முழங்கும் தமிழ்
In the eternal writings of Thirukkural's poet,
The Tamil that will live on for thousands of ages.
Female: The Tamil that lives on through many ages.
ஆண் குழு :
தமிழ் எங்கள் மூச்சு தமிழ் எங்கள் பேச்சு
தமிழ் தானே எங்கள் தாய்மை
எங்கள் வாய்மை எங்கள் நேர்மையடா
பெண் குழு :
தமிழ் தானே எங்கள் தாய்மை எங்கள் வாய்மை
எங்கள் மேன்மை என்போம்
Through the dedicated service of Perarignar (Annadurai), naming the government Tamil Nadu,
The Tamil that gained a unique and distinct identity.
Female: The Tamil that gained a unique identity.
முனங்கல் :
..............
So that art, literature, and epic poetry could come alive and thrive,
The Tamil that gave birth to Nadigar Thilagam (Sivaji Ganesan).
Honoring Tamil poets and the golden-hearted leader (M. G. Ramachandran),
The beautiful Tamil that elevated them to the throne.
திருக்குறள் பாவலன் எழுத்தினில் ஆயிரம்
யுகம் வரை வாழும் தமிழ்
யுகம் பல வாழும் தமிழ்
Holding self-respect and courage higher than life itself,
Mother Tamil who infused these virtues into our blood.
Child-like Tamil that forever glorifies motherhood.
Male: Today, the Tamil that excels as an official classical language.
Female: The Tamil that excels as a classical language.
பேரரஞரின் பணியால் தமிழ்நாடு அரசென
தனிப் பெயர் கண்ட தமிழ்
தனிப் பெயர் கண்ட தமிழ்
Tamil is the first language, the three-fold Tamil,
The refined Tamil that predates the three ancient ruling dynasties (Chera, Chola, Pandya).
Tamil is the first language, the three-fold Tamil,
The refined Tamil that predates the three ancient ruling dynasties.
கலை இலக்கியம் காவியம் உயிர் பெற உலவிட
நடிகர் திலகத்தை பெற்ற தமிழ்
தமிழ் கவிஞரை போற்றிய பொன்மனச்செம்மலை
அரியணை ஏற்றிய அழகு தமிழ்
Tamil is our breath, Tamil is our speech,
Tamil itself is our motherland and heritage,
It is our truth and our integrity!
Female: Tamil itself is our motherhood and heritage,
We proclaim it as our truth and our excellence.
தன் மானமும் வீரமும் உயிரினும் மேலென
உதிரத்தில் ஊட்டிய அன்னைத் தமிழ்
என்றும் தாய்மையை போற்றும் பிள்ளைத் தமிழ்
இன்று செம்மொழியாகி சிறந்த தமிழ்
செம்மொழியாகி சிறந்த தமிழ்
Tamil, Tamil, the Tamil language that we worship,
The Tamil language that has witnessed countless generations.
Chorus: Tamil, Tamil, Tamil
Tamil, Tamil, Tamil
முதல் மொழி தமிழ் முத்தமிழ் தமிழ்
மூன்று வேந்தர்க்கும் முந்திய செந்தமிழ்
முதல் மொழி தமிழ் முத்தமிழ் தமிழ்
மூன்று வேந்தர்க்கும் முந்திய செந்தமிழ்
Tamil, Tamil, the Tamil language that blesses us,
That Tamil which has achieved sky-high fame.
Chorus: Tamil, Tamil, Tamil, Tamil, Tamil, Tamil
Tamil, Tamil, Tamil, Tamil, Tamil, Tamil
தமிழ் எங்கள் மூச்சு தமிழ் எங்கள் பேச்சு
தமிழ் தானே எங்கள் தாய்மை
எங்கள் வாய்மை எங்கள் நேர்மையடா
தமிழ் தானே எங்கள் தாய்மை
எங்கள் வாய்மை எங்கள் மேன்மை என்போம்
தமிழ் தமிழ் நாம் வணங்கும் தமிழ்
பல தலைமுறை கண்ட தமிழ்
குழு :
தமிழ் தமிழ் தமிழ்
தமிழ் தமிழ் தமிழ்
தமிழ் தமிழ் நம்மை வாழ்த்தும் தமிழ்
அது வான் புகழ் கண்ட தமிழ்
குழு :
தமிழ் தமிழ் தமிழ் தமிழ் தமிழ் தமிழ்
தமிழ் தமிழ் தமிழ் தமிழ் தமிழ் தமிழ்
Tamizh tamizh naam vanangum tamizh
Tamil, Tamil, the Tamil language that we worship,
Pala thalamurai kanda tamizh
The Tamil language that has witnessed countless generations.
Chorus :Tamizh tamizh tamizh
Chorus: Tamil, Tamil, Tamil
Tamizh tamizh tamizh
Tamil, Tamil, Tamil
Tamizh tamizh nammai vazhthum tamizh
Tamil, Tamil, the Tamil language that blesses us,
Adhu vana pugazh kanda tamizh
That Tamil which has achieved sky-high fame.
Chorus :Tamizh tamizh tamizh
Chorus: Tamil, Tamil, Tamil
Tamizh tamizh tamizh
Tamil, Tamil, Tamil
Namm pechilum moochilum iru vizhi veechilum
In our speech, our breath, and in the glance of our eyes,
Aatchi nadathum tamizh
The Tamil that reigns supreme.
Female :Namm pechilum moochilum iru vizhi veechilum
Female: In our speech, our breath, and in the glance of our eyes,
Aatchi nadathum tamizh
The Tamil that reigns supreme.
Puvi muzhudhum mudhal mozhi aagi
Becoming the world's first language,
Muthamizh aana tamizh
The Tamil that flourished as Muthamizh (prose, music, and drama).
Female :Mudhal mozhiyaana tamizh
Female: The Tamil that became the primordial language.
Iyandhira ulagin ezhil magal pola
Like a graceful daughter in this modern mechanical world,
Ilamai konjum tamizh
The Tamil that exudes youthful beauty.
Female :Ilamai konjum tamizh
Female: The Tamil that exudes youthful beauty.
Male :Inimai pudhumai perumaikkellam
Male: For sweetness, novelty, and grand pride,
Thalamai thaangum tamizh
The Tamil that holds supreme leadership.
Female :Thalamai thaangum tamizh
Female: The Tamil that holds supreme leadership.
Thalai kaaviri paavaiyin kaadhalan naanena
Declaring 'I am the lover of the maiden River Kaveri at her origin',
Iru kai neetti yerkkum tamizh
The Tamil that welcomes with open arms.
Female :Uyar karppenum theeyai kannagi thaaiyai
Female: Mother Kannagi, who embodied the fiery flame of chastity,
Kaaviyam theetiya vaaimai tamizh
The truthful Tamil that etched her story into grand epics.
Engal anbukkum panbukkum
For our love and our culture,
Adipadai isaiyena
As the fundamental music,
Inbathin oottraai vilangum tamizh
The Tamil that shines as the fountainhead of joy.
Female :Engal anbukkum panbukkum
Female: For our love and our culture,
Adipadai isaiyena
As the fundamental music,
Inbathin oottraai vilangum tamizh
The Tamil that shines as the fountainhead of joy.
Uyir innisai paattaai mulangum tamizh
The Tamil that resounds as a sweet song of life.
Female :Uyir innisai paattaai mulangum tamizh
Female: The Tamil that resounds as a sweet song of life.
Thirukural paavalan ezhuthinil aayiram
In the eternal writings of Thirukkural's poet,
Yugam varai vaazhum tamizh
The Tamil that will live on for thousands of ages.
Female :Yugam pala vaazhum tamizh
Female: The Tamil that lives on through many ages.
Per arinjarin paniyaal tamizhnaadu arasena
Through the dedicated service of Perarignar (Annadurai), naming the government Tamil Nadu,
Thani peyar kanda tamizh
The Tamil that gained a unique and distinct identity.
Female :Thani peyar kanda tamizh
Female: The Tamil that gained a unique identity.
Kalai ilakkiyam kaaviyam uyir pera ulavida
So that art, literature, and epic poetry could come alive and thrive,
Nadigar thilagathai pettra tamizh
The Tamil that gave birth to Nadigar Thilagam (Sivaji Ganesan).
Tamizh kavinjarai ponn mana semmalai
Honoring Tamil poets and the golden-hearted leader (M. G. Ramachandran),
Ariyanai yettriya azhagu tamizh
The beautiful Tamil that elevated them to the throne.
Than maanamum veeramum uyirinum melena
Holding self-respect and courage higher than life itself,
Uthirathil oottiya annai tamizh
Mother Tamil who infused these virtues into our blood.
Endrum thaaimaiyai pottrum pillai tamizh
Child-like Tamil that forever glorifies motherhood.
Male :Indru semmozhiyaagi sirandha tamizh
Male: Today, the Tamil that excels as an official classical language.
Female :Semmozhiyaagi sirandha tamizh
Female: The Tamil that excels as a classical language.
Mudhal mozhi tamizh muthamizh tamizh
Tamil is the first language, the three-fold Tamil,
Moondru vendharkkum mundhiya sendhamizh
The refined Tamil that predates the three ancient ruling dynasties (Chera, Chola, Pandya).
Mudhal mozhi tamizh muthamizh tamizh
Tamil is the first language, the three-fold Tamil,
Moondru vendharkkum mundhiya sendhamizh
The refined Tamil that predates the three ancient ruling dynasties.
Tamizh engal moochu tamizh engal pechu
Tamil is our breath, Tamil is our speech,
Tamizh thaanae engal thaimai
Tamil itself is our motherland and heritage,
Engal vaaimai engal nermaiyada
It is our truth and our integrity!
Female :Tamizh thaane engal thaaimai
Female: Tamil itself is our motherhood and heritage,
Engal vaaimai engal menmai enbom
We proclaim it as our truth and our excellence.
Tamizh tamizh naam vanangum tamizh
Tamil, Tamil, the Tamil language that we worship,
Pala thalamurai kanda tamizh
The Tamil language that has witnessed countless generations.
Chorus :Tamizh tamizh tamizh
Chorus: Tamil, Tamil, Tamil
Tamizh tamizh tamizh
Tamil, Tamil, Tamil
Tamizh tamizh nammai vazhthum tamizh
Tamil, Tamil, the Tamil language that blesses us,
Adhu vana pugazh kanda tamizh
That Tamil which has achieved sky-high fame.
Chorus :Tamizh tamizh tamizh tamizh tamizh tamizh
Chorus: Tamil, Tamil, Tamil, Tamil, Tamil, Tamil
Tamizh tamizh tamizh tamizh tamizh tamizh
Tamil, Tamil, Tamil, Tamil, Tamil, Tamil
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This grand panegyric song from the movie Thirumathi Tamizh glorifies the ancient history, cultural richness, and ongoing legacy of the Tamil language. It portrays Tamil not merely as a tool of communication, but as the very life breath, soul, and identity of the Tamil people. The lyrics highlight Tamil's primordial origins (Mudhal Mozhi), its threefold artistic expression (Muthamizh - Iyal, Isai, Nadagam), and its eternal literature like Thiruvalluvar's Thirukkural and Ilango Adigal's Silappatikaram (featuring Kannagi). Furthermore, the song pays tribute to historical and modern figures who elevated Tamil culture, including Perarignar C. N. Annadurai (who formally named the state 'Tamil Nadu'), cultural icons like 'Nadigar Thilagam' Sivaji Ganesan, and the beloved leader M. G. Ramachandran (Ponn Mana Semmal). The composition culminates in celebrating Tamil's formal recognition as a classical language (Semmozhi), instilling self-respect, pride, and devotion in Tamil speakers across generations.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Anaphora / Repetition (Emoni)
“Tamizh tamizh naam vanangum tamizh”
The phrase 'Tamizh tamizh' is repeated continuously at the beginning of phrases to create a rhythmic cadence and underscore reverence for the language.
Metaphor (Uruvam)
“Tamizh engal moochu tamizh engal pechu”
Tamil is explicitly compared to the vital breath ('moochu') and speech ('pechu') of the people, emphasizing its existential importance.
Personification (Tharchirappu)
“Uthirathil oottiya annai tamizh”
Tamil is personified as a mother ('annai tamizh') nourishing her children with self-respect, and as a young maiden ('ilamai konjum tamizh') embracing the River Kaveri.
Alliteration / Monai & Edhugai
“Moondru vendharkkum mundhiya sendhamizh”
The line uses initial sound alignment ('Mudhal', 'Muthamizh', 'Moondru', 'Mundhiya') which creates classic Tamil poetic harmony (Monai/Edhugai).
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Trivia
The song is composed by S. A. Rajkumar for the 2013 movie 'Thirumathi Tamizh', directed by veteran filmmaker S. A. Chandrasekhar (father of actor Vijay). Featuring legendary singers S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and K. S. Chithra, the song functions as a tribute to Tamil culture and specifically name-checks pivotal figures in Tamil history and cinema: C. N. Annadurai, Sivaji Ganesan ('Nadigar Thilagam'), and M. G. Ramachandran ('Ponn Mana Semmal').
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