Gajaman Nona) (10 March 1746 – 15 December 1815) was a Sri Lankan poet of the Matara Era, noted for her ability to create impromptu Sinhala poetry.

She was born in Kollupitiya, Ceylon as the second daughter of Don Francisco Senarathna Kumara Perumal and Francina Jasenthu Graivo.

[3] She grew up in Weragampita, Matara,[3] where her father served as the Thombu Arachchi (officer in charge of land registry).

Since women weren't allowed to be taught at temples, she disguised herself as a boy and got educated under Koratotha Dharmarama Thero.

Will you give back my little pot, so that I can go home?Her poetry is noted for its emotional depth, lyrical beauty, and social commentary.

Some of her well-known works include "Gajaman Kavi," "Dedi Soka Malaya" containing 206 verses, "Denipitiye Nuga Ruka Vanuma" (the banyan tree in Denepitiya) and the poetic petition to John D'Oyly.

Sir John D’Oyly, who gifted her a land (nindagama) and named it Nonagama that helped her and her siblings live quietly.