Complex sentence: It is said that the name Kanni, which means Virgin Girl, comes from the fact that these dogs were given as gifts to the bridegroom just before marriage; it was in the list of dowry items offered to the groom.
Split into simpler sentences: It is said that the name Kanni (which means Virgin Girl) comes from the fact that these dogs were given as gifts to the bridegroom just before the marriage. In fact, it was in the list of dowry items offered to the groom.