Thirukural is praised with many names such as:
- Uttravedam - the ultimate Veda or Creed
- Poyyamozhi - falseless word
- Vayurai vazhthu - truthful praise
- Teyvanul - the divine book
- Pothumarai - the common Veda or Creed
- Muppal - three fold path
- Tamil marai - Tamil Veda