Description:
The Chinna surname is derived from the Tamil word 'chinna' meaning 'small' or 'little.' The Chinna surname may be derived from the occupation of a carpenter, or from the place of origin, which could be either in the state of Tamil Nadu in southern India or in the neighboring state of Kerala. The Chinna surname may also be derived from the Tamil word 'paya' meaning 'payment.' The Chinna surname may be pronounced as 'shin-nuh,' 'shin-nuh-pay,' or 'shin-nuh-puh.' The Chinna surname is typically pronounced as 'shin-nuh.'
