Tamil · Emotions & Feelings
அன்பு
anbu
Love; affection
Beginnernoun
Definition
Love and kindness — anbu is the heart of Tamil culture.
Example
அன்பே சிவம்.
Love itself is divine.
Etymology
'அன்பு' (anbu) comes from a root associated with love and affection. This term has deep cultural significance and reflects the emotional connections within Tamil society.
How & Where It’s Used
'அன்பு' is widely used in both formal and informal registers to express love and affection among individuals, families, and friends.
Literary Heritage
Celebrated in numerous songs and poems, including Thirukkural, which extols the virtues of love.