At weddings, I request couples to keep Tamil names of their babies: MK Stalin

07-May-2025

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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on May 5 appealed to the people of the state to embrace the Tamil language more consciously in everyday life, especially while naming children and businesses.

"Whenever I attend a marriage function, I request the couple to keep a beautiful Tamil name for their (future) baby," Stalin said at an event.

"We are Tamils living in Tamil Nadu, yet we often choose North Indian or English names. I urge people to avoid that and give their children Tamil names," he added.

Extending the appeal to local vendors, he added, "You all consider your shops as your children. If they have English names, please replace them with Tamil ones. Make unique Tamil words your shop’s identity. Even if a name is in English, at least write it in Tamil."