As Periya you are rather serious-minded, responsible, and stable. You have a sincere desire to understand the heart and mind of your fellow man, and could be very effective in a career or in volunteer work where you are handling people and in some way serving in a humanitarian way. You have the gift of tact and diplomacy, and possess a charming, easy-going nature which endears you to others. This name also gives you a love of home and family, and as a parent you would likely be fair and understanding. You require encouragement and support from others to carry out a task or responsibility. If left on your own, you tend to procrastinate and to avoid facing issues. However, you tend to lack confidence and to be uncertain of yourself at times. You have a serious desire to understand the heart and mind of everyone, and could be very effective in a career or in volunteer work where you are handling people and serving in a humanitarian way. Also, there may be a tendency to worry too much over your responsibilities. You often need encouragement from someone before you can come to a decision.