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Peyarcholai Feature Manual & User Guide
A comprehensive, parent-first guide explaining every tool, calculator, and linguistic rule within பெயர்ச்சோலை (Peyarcholai). Discover authentic classical and modern Tamil baby names with zero misinformation.
Overview & Core Philosophy (அறிமுகம்)
பெயர்ச்சோலை (Peyarcholai) was designed to eliminate the rampant misinformation found on internet naming websites, where modern compounded words are falsely attributed to ancient epics or Sanskrit terms are mislabelled as pure Sangam Tamil.
1. Linguistic Purity
Strict enforcement of Tolkappiyam Udambadumei sandhi rules and authentic root etymologies cross-referenced against the University of Madras Tamil Lexicon.
2. Transparent Provenance
Zero fabricated quotes. Clear visual distinction between Direct Classical Citations (📜) and Modern Synthesized Compounds (🧪).
3. Holistic 14 Dimensions
Evaluation beyond meaning: ease of pronunciation, passport/form fit, dual numerology, Nakshatra Padams, and global portability.
Feature 1: Name Explorer (`/`) & Tamil Starting-Letter Quick-Bar
The Name Explorer hosts our full catalog of 10,090+ active verified Tamil names across 42 sharded partitions.
Step-by-Step Guide:
- Search Bar: Type in Tamil script (e.g.
கவின்) or English Latin transliteration (e.g.Kavin). Fast phonetic index resolves variants. - Tamil Starting Letter Quick-Bar (முதல் எழுத்து): Click any vowel (
அ,ஆ,இ,ஈ,உ,ஊ,எ,ஏ,ஐ,ஒ,ஓ,ஔ) or consonant-row header (க,ச,த,ந,ப,ம,ய,வ,ழ,ல) to filter immediately. - Gender Filter: Toggle between
All,Girl (பெண்),Boy (ஆண்), orUnisex (இருபாலர்). - Provenance Badges:📜 Classical Text Verified denotes attested Sangam verses;🧪 Modern Synthesis denotes modern coined compounds from authentic roots.
- Add to Shortlist: Click the ★ Shortlist button on any card to save it into your persistent family tray.
Feature 2: Birth Star & Nakshatra Finder (நட்சத்திரக் கணிப்பு)
Calculates the child's birth star according to sidereal astrological longitude (Lahiri Ayanamsa) and maps traditional auspicious starting syllables.
Step-by-Step Guide:
- Enter Date & Time of Birth: Input the baby's birth date, exact time, and timezone. The astronomical engine computes the Moon's position.
- Select from 27 Nakshatras: Or click directly on any of the 27 Natchathiram cards (e.g. Karthigai, Rohini, Revati).
- Padam Syllable Filter: Each Nakshatra displays its 4 Padam syllables. Click any syllable (e.g.
அ,இ,உ,எ) to filter catalog names starting with that sound. - Open in Explorer: Click "Open in Full Explorer →" to seamlessly explore with the astrological parameters pre-applied.
Feature 3: Dual Numerology Engine (எண் கணிதம்)
Provides comprehensive numerical vibrations across both ancient Chaldean (1–8) and Pythagorean (1–9) frameworks.
Step-by-Step Guide:
- Input in Tamil or English: Enter names in Latin letters or native Tamil script (e.g.
யாழினி). Tamil script is transliterated with exact phonetic fidelity. - Dual Analysis: Compare the compound total (e.g. 23) and root single digit (e.g. 5) across both systems simultaneously.
- Spelling Variant Suggestion: Choose a target lucky number (e.g. 1, 5, or 6), and the engine will suggest phonetically sound spelling modifications without altering Tamil pronunciation.
Feature 4: 7-Dimension & 14-Dimension Scorecard (7-பரிமாண மதிப்பீடு)
An objective, multi-factorial rating system ensuring a name stands the test of time culturally, legally, and internationally.
S. Kavin), and form length.Feature 5: Linguistic AI Name Advisor (அறிவார்ந்த AI ஆலோசகர்)
Powered by advanced multilingual linguistic AI models, calibrated against classical Tamil dictionaries to ensure zero hallucination and strict literary grounding.
Example Prompts for Parents:
- "Suggest pure Tamil girl names inspired by moonlight or nature, easy for relatives in the USA to say."
- "Boy names starting with 'Va' vibrating to Chaldean number 5, rooted in Sangam courage."
- "Harmonious sibling names for an elder sister named Yazhini."
Feature 6: Family Poll & Consensus Engine (குடும்ப வாக்கெடுப்பு)
Brings extended families together to vote and reach consensus without endless messaging debates.
How to Host a Family Poll:
- Shortlist 2 to 6 candidate names in the Explorer.
- Navigate to the Family Poll tab, give the poll a title (e.g. "Baby Anand's Name Choice"), and click Create Family Poll.
- Click 📋 Copy Link or 💬 Share on WhatsApp to distribute to grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins worldwide.
- Family members vote on favorites and leave comments. The 🏆 Family Consensus Leaderboard updates in real time with gold, silver, and bronze rankings.
Feature 7: Name SEO Profiles (`/name/[slug]`) & Lexicon URLs
Every individual name features a dedicated deep-dive page (e.g. /name/yazhini, /name/kavin, /name/kalainagai).
- Distinct Source Cards: Ancient Classical Text citations (📜) are kept strictly separate from Modern Synthesis Lexicon Headword Links (📘).
- Direct Lexicon Lookup: Clickable link directly queries the exact UTF-8 headword in the University of Madras Tamil Lexicon hosted by the Digital Dictionaries of South Asia (DSAL) at the University of Chicago.
Tolkappiyam Sandhi & QA Checklist v1.0 Standards
Tolkappiyam Udambadumei Sandhi (உடம்படுமெய் புணர்ச்சி):
"இ ஈ ஐ வழி யவ்வும் ஏனை உயிர்வழி வவ்வும் உடம்படுமெய் என்றாகும்" — தொல்காப்பியம் (எழுத்ததிகாரம்).
- When front vowels (
இ,ஈ,ஐ) join a vowel-starting suffix, the ய-glide (ய்) must be inserted: e.g.கலை + அரசி = கலையரசி(notகலைஅரசிorகலாரசி). - When back/central vowels (
அ,ஆ,உ,ஊ,ஒ,ஓ) join a vowel, the வ-glide (வ்) must be inserted: e.g.நிலா + ஒளி = நிலாவொளி. - Masculine
-ன்personal noun double suffixes (e.g.அதியன் + வாணி) are grammatically unnatural and strictly quarantined below the 80% gate.
Literary Sources & Authentic Sourcing Directory
பெயர்ச்சோலை (Peyarcholai) cross-references all personal names and vocabulary against primary digital repositories and classical literature: