Proto-South Dravidian : *ōm-
Meaning : to protect
Tamil : ōmpu (ōmpi-)
Tamil meaning : to protect, cherish, bring up
Malayalam : ōmpuka
Malayalam meaning : to cherish, take care of; stroke (as in embracing, blessing)
Malayalam derivates : ōmana fondness, tenderness with children, darling; nicety, beauty; ōmanikka to fondle, caress; ōmal fondness, darling; neatness
Kannada : ōvu
Kannada meaning : to take care of, guard, protect, cherish
Tulu : ōmana
Tulu meaning : darling, dear; fondness, tenderness
Number in DED : 1056
