This is the 197th most frequent Tamil word.
பர
The Tamil word "பர" can mean "spreader," "expander," or refer to "Lord Vishnu," depending on context.
'பர' is used here as a root for the verb indicating the flying action of the fish, deriving from 'பற' (par).
மீன் பறந்து ஆற்றின் மேல் சென்றது.
The fish flew over the river.
'பர' is part of a person's name here (பரமன், Paraman), hence it identifies an individual.
நான் பரமனிடம் உதவி கேட்டேன்.
I asked Paraman for help.
'பர' is used here as the root word for 'பரந்த' (paranda) meaning 'broad' or 'open', modifying shelter to imply spaciousness.