Ponnumani

Ponnumani is a Tamil given name, primarily used for females. It translates roughly to "golden gem" or "golden jewel." It is a compound word formed from "Pon" (பொன்), meaning gold, and "Mani" (மணி), meaning gem, jewel, or bead. The name is relatively common in Tamil Nadu, India, and among the Tamil diaspora. It carries connotations of preciousness, beauty, and good fortune.