Tamil · Family & People
மகள்
magal
Daughter
Beginnernoun
Definition
A female child.
Example
என் மகளுக்கு ஓவியம் பிடிக்கும்.
My daughter likes drawing.
Etymology
'மகள்' (magal) is derived from the Proto-Dravidian root '*magan', which generally refers to 'daughter'. The term resonates with cultural values surrounding female offspring.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in both speaking and writing, often in emotional or cultural contexts to discuss daughters. It can carry both formal and informal tones.