Tambapanni is a name derived from Tamira Varni or Tamirabarani (in Tamil

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). This means the colour of copper or bronze. A river by this name is located at close proximity across the sea in Thirunelveli District (Tamil Nadu

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). A derivative of this name is Taprobane (Greek). Tambapanni is a Pali

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version of the name Tamira Varni.