Description:
The surname Chennavelan is derived from the Gaelic name Cinnéal, meaning 'fair one.' The name may have originated in Scotland or Ireland. The surname may also be derived from the Cornish name Chennavel, meaning 'little hill.' The name may have originated in Cornwall or Devon. The Chennavelan surname may also be derived from the Norman name Chennaouel, meaning 'son of Chenu.' The Chennavelan surname may also be derived from the Welsh name Chennafail, meaning 'fair child.' The Chennavelan surname may also be derived from the Irish name Ceannafail, meaning 'white-headed.'
