Description:
The ChinnaVakonar surname is derived from the Tamil word 'chinna' meaning 'small' and 'vakonar' meaning 'crest', in reference to the family's characteristic crest of a three-pointed star. The ChinnaVakonars are a Tamil Brahmin caste from the state of Tamil Nadu in southern India. The ChinnaVakonars are one of the oldest and most respected Brahmin castes in Tamil Nadu. The ChinnaVakonars are also known for their scholarship and their involvement in the traditional arts, such as music and dance.
