Ayathan Janaki Ammal

Dr. Ayathan Janaki Ammal
Born
Ayathan Janaki

1878
Thalassery, British India
Died1945
Madras, Madras Presidency
Resting placeSanthi Gardens, Ayathan Family Cemetery, Calicut
NationalityIndian
Alma materMadras Medical College
Occupation(s)Doctor, Surgeon, Medical school professor, Social activist
Known forFirst women Doctor and Surgeon of Kerala, First Malayali Lady Doctor & Surgeon, First Female doctor from Thiya community.
Parents
  • Ayathan Chandhan (father)
  • Kallat Chirutha Ammal (mother)
RelativesDr. Ayathan Gopalan
FamilyAyathan family
AwardsBest Doctor Award (from British Government)

Dr. Ayathan Janaki Ammal (1878–1945) was the first women (female) doctor and surgeon of Kerala She acclaim the name and title as the first Malayali lady doctor and surgeon of Kerala. She is the sister to Ayathan Gopalan. a social reformer of Kerala, the founder of the Sugunavardhini movement (1900), Depressed Classes Mission (1909) and the leader and propagandist of Brahmo Samaj in Kerala.