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Tamil Baby Names with Meaning & Numerology

Tamil names belong to one of the oldest surviving classical language traditions — Tamil literature dates back over 2,500 years. Names are drawn from Sangam poetry, the Thirukkural, the names of Tamil deities (Murugan, Amman, Karthikeyan), and nature imagery. Tamil naming reflects a deep reverence for the Dravidian cultural identity distinct from Sanskrit traditions, though many families blend both..

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557 Tamil names

Aadhira♀
Sky and heavens, one who is fearless
#6Pink
Aadya♀
First and primordial, beginning of all thi…
#8Black
Abhirami♀
The beloved of the divine, cherished alway…
#8Black
Abirami♀
The Divine Mother Goddess, celestial conso…
#3Yellow
Adithyan♂
Son of Aditya, born of the sun god
#22Beige
Adityan♂
One who is free and unbound, like the sun
#8Black
Ajith♂
One who cannot be conquered, invincible an…
#3Yellow
Akila♀
Entire, whole, complete and undivided
#8Black
Akilan♂
Great-souled one with noble character
#4Blue
Akshaya♀
Eternal and imperishable, never diminishin…
#5Green
Alagappan♂
Beautiful and radiant god, handsome divine…
#4Blue
Amrutha♀
Nectar of immortality, sweet divine elixir
#5Green
Amudha♀
Nectar of the gods, sweetness divine, immo…
#3Yellow
Amudhavalli♀
Creeper of nectar, sweet as nectar
#8Black
Amutha♀
Nectar and ambrosia, divine sweetness, imm…
#3Yellow
Anandhi♀
Blissful and joyful one, brings happiness…
#22Beige
Anantaraman♂
Infinite and eternal cosmic divine protect…
#3Yellow
Ananthi♀
Infinite and boundless, without limit or e…
#22Beige
Anbu♂
Deep affection and tender love, warmth of…
#5Green
Angayarkanni♀
Lotus-eyed goddess, beautiful eyes
#1Gold
Annalakshmi♀
Elder Lakshmi, gracious goddess
#4Blue
Annamalai♂
Mountain of abundance, sacred grain provid…
#22Beige
Anusha♀
The morning star that brings beauty and au…
#3Yellow
Appaiah♂
One who embodies devotion and spiritual su…
#7Violet
Aravind♂
Lotus flower, purity and beauty, symbol of…
#2Silver
Arokiaraj♂
Sovereign of wellness and healing, embodim…
#9Red
Arumugam♂
Six-faced divine form of Murugan, Hindu de…
#9Red
Arunachalam♂
Sacred red mountain, abode of Lord Shiva,…
#5Green
Arunmozhi♀
Voice of the rising sun, eloquent speech a…
#11White
Babu♂
A respectful Tamil term of endearment for…
#11White
Badrinath♂
Devoted follower of Lord Vishnu, sacred mo…
#7Violet
Balakrishnan♂
Young Krishna, divine playfulness, eternal…
#4Blue
Balamurugan♂
Young Murugan, divine child, symbol of str…
#7Violet
Baskaran♂
Shining brightly like the sun itself
#8Black
Bhagavati♀
Divine goddess, one who possesses supreme…
#6Pink
Bhagya♀
Fortune and destiny, blessed fate
#4Blue
Bharathan♂
Bearing the burden, strong upholder of dut…
#8Black
Bhavanesh♂
Lord of existence, one who rules all being…
#33Rose
Bhuvana♀
Universe and cosmos, entire world embodied
#8Black
Bhuvanesh♂
Lord of the earth and universe
#11White
Chakrapani♂
One who holds the wheel, a divine protecto…
#11White
Champa♀
Flower that blooms with fragrance
#22Beige
Chamundeshwari♀
Fierce goddess who destroys negativity and…
#6Pink
Chamundi♀
Goddess who destroys evil, divine protecto…
#11White
Chandrasekhar♂
One who bears the moon, a celestial protec…
#3Yellow
Chandru♂
Moon, symbolizing coolness and calm tranqu…
#8Black
Charitra♀
Character and moral values, virtuous condu…
#1Gold
Chaya♀
Shadow and shelter, protective presence
#11White
Chidambaram♂
The sacred space of consciousness and divi…
#1Gold
Chithi♀
Divine consciousness, spiritual awakening…
#1Gold
Chithra♀
Bright picture, colourful, painting
#3Yellow
Chitrakala♀
Art and painting, creative expression thro…
#5Green
Chitrayogini♀
Skilled in various arts, masterful and cre…
#7Violet
Dakshayi♀
Skilled and capable, one who is competent…
#9Red
Darshini♀
One who shows the way, visionary and insig…
#22Beige
Dasan♂
A devoted servant of god, one who serves w…
#5Green
Deivamani♀
Divine jewel, precious spiritual radiance,…
#1Gold
Deivanai♀
Divine feminine, sacred radiance, blessed…
#6Pink
Dhanasekaran♂
One blessed with wealth and prosperity, a…
#8Black
Dharani♀
Earth and foundation, sustaining force
#1Gold
Dharmaraj♂
King of righteousness and cosmic law, upho…
#3Yellow
Dharshini♀
One who perceives the divine, blessed with…
#9Red
Dheepan♂
The one who illuminates, spreads light and…
#33Rose
Dheeraj♂
Patience and courage, strength in difficul…
#5Green
Divyaa♀
Divine and celestial, filled with spiritua…
#5Green
Duraisamy♂
Noble lord, supreme ruler, dignified prote…
#5Green
Durgadevi♀
Goddess Durga, invincible mother
#5Green
Elakkiya♀
Literature and written art, creative expre…
#7Violet
Elango♂
Graceful and elegant, moving with divine b…
#6Pink
Elavarasi♀
Young princess of grace, adorned with eleg…
#5Green
Elumalai♂
Seven sacred hills, abode of Lord Vishnu,…
#6Pink
Eshwar♂
The supreme lord and cosmic controller
#22Beige
Eswari♀
Supreme goddess, divine feminine power and…
#9Red
Ezhil♂
Beautiful and graceful in appearance
#3Yellow
Ezhilan♂
Beautiful one, handsome and graceful
#9Red
Ezhilarasi♀
A beautiful and radiant queen of excellenc…
#11White
Falini♀
One who blossoms like a flowering vine in…
#1Gold
Faran♂
One who brings fragrance and goodness
#8Black
Fardeen♂
One who understands wisdom, learned and in…
#3Yellow
Fenix♂
Phoenix-like rebirth and eternal renewal s…
#6Pink
Fernanda♀
Brave traveler and adventurous spirit
#4Blue
Ganesan♂
Remover of obstacles, divine wisdom, auspi…
#5Green
Geetha♀
Song of divine wisdom, spiritual melody fr…
#5Green
Giri♂
Mountain, symbolizing strength, stability…
#7Violet
Giridharan♂
Lord of the mountains, bearer of strength
#7Violet
Gnanaselvi♀
Knowledgeable goddess, wise woman
#33Rose
Govindasamy♂
Lord Krishna, cowherd divine, protector of…
#9Red
Guhan♂
One who dwells in the cave, hidden wisdom
#2Silver
Hamsavalli♀
Swan-like graceful movement, elegant vine…
#1Gold
Hanitha♀
Golden and precious, valuable treasure
#22Beige
Hariharan♂
Vishnu and Shiva together, unity
#5Green
Harini♀
Graceful deer, gentle and delicate, symbol…
#6Pink
Hariprasad♂
Gift of Lord Hari, divine blessing and gra…
#1Gold
Hasini♀
One who smiles, joyful and radiant face
#7Violet
Hemanth♂
Golden nectar, the joy of the season
#11White
Ilaiyarasi♀
Young queen of grace, radiant princess, yo…
#6Pink
Ilakiya♀
Literary art and eloquent prose, the gift…
#1Gold
Ilango♂
Young prince, classical Tamil poet
#2Silver
Ilayaraja♂
Young sovereign, youthful ruler, embodimen…
#3Yellow
Inban♂
Sweet joy and happiness, blissful inner co…
#5Green
Indhu♀
Moon and moonlight, gentle nocturnal illum…
#3Yellow
Indrajith♂
Conqueror of the celestial king Indra
#6Pink
Indran♂
The king of gods and heavenly realms
#9Red
Indraneelam♂
Sapphire of Indra, precious and divine sto…
#9Red
Iniya♀
Sweet and pleasant, bringing joy and happi…
#9Red
Ishvari♀
Supreme goddess, powerful and majestic
#1Gold
Jacintha♀
Precious jewel, valuable beyond measure
#3Yellow
Jagan♂
The cosmic universe and world, representin…
#11White
Jai♂
Victory and triumph, success in all endeav…
#3Yellow
Jaideep♂
Victory of the lamp, triumph through light
#7Violet
Jaishree♀
Victory and auspiciousness, triumphant ble…
#5Green
Janardhan♂
One who destroys enemies with compassion
#7Violet
Jayalakshmi♀
Victorious Lakshmi, goddess of victory
#5Green
Jayashree♀
Victory and prosperity, divine blessings a…
#6Pink
Jeeva♂
Life force, soul, the living essence withi…
#9Red
Jeyakumar♂
Victor of the brave, one destined for triu…
#5Green
Jothi♂
Light and radiance that dispels all darkne…
#9Red
Jothilakshmi♀
Light and wealth combined, illuminating pr…
#1Gold
Kaarthik♂
Kartik month's child, warrior and courageo…
#9Red
Kailasam♂
Dwelling in the sacred mountain of enlight…
#7Violet
Kailasanathan♂
Lord of Mount Kailash, supreme divine bein…
#33Rose
Kailashnath♂
Master of Mount Kailash, supreme divine po…
#4Blue
Kailasini♀
Dweller of Mount Kailash, divine and seren…
#9Red
Kala♀
Time and art, skilled in creative pursuits…
#7Violet
Kalaiselvi♀
Goddess of arts, divine creativity, celest…
#8Black
Kalaivani♀
Goddess of the arts and creative expressio…
#3Yellow
Kamesh♂
Lord of desire and passion, master of emot…
#2Silver
Kanimozhi♀
Sweetness of speech, melodious voice, grac…
#33Rose
Kannan♂
Lord Krishna, the dark one, beloved deity…
#1Gold
Kannappan♂
Devoted follower of Shiva, one who offers…
#9Red
Karthikeyan♂
Son of Shiva, another name for Murugan, th…
#11White
Kavi♂
Poet and wise one, a creator of beautiful…
#1Gold
Kavitha♀
Poetry, artistic expression, melodious wor…
#2Silver
Keerthana♀
One who brings glory and fame through deed…
#3Yellow
Kirthika♀
The Pleiades star cluster, celestial beaut…
#9Red
Krishnamurthy♂
Form of the Hindu deity Krishna, one who e…
#5Green
Kuldeep♂
Lamp of the family, light of the lineage
#33Rose
Kumaran♂
Young one, eternal youth, divine child of…
#3Yellow
Kumari♀
Young girl or princess, a respectful Tamil…
#7Violet
Kuppuswamy♂
The beloved lord, cherished and revered de…
#9Red
Lakshan♂
Having auspicious signs, marked with goodn…
#2Silver
Lakshana♀
Sign and symbol, distinctive and recogniza…
#3Yellow
Lakshmanan♂
Blessed with fortune and prosperity, marke…
#3Yellow
Lakshya♀
Target or aim, one with purpose and direct…
#7Violet
Lakya♀
Aim and target, one with clear purpose
#8Black
Lingam♂
Divine symbol of Lord Shiva, spiritual con…
#8Black
Lingesh♂
Lord of the symbol, divine manifestation
#7Violet
Logesh♂
Lord of worlds, master of universe
#8Black
Lohit♂
The red one, symbolizing courage, strength…
#2Silver
Maalathi♀
Garland weaver, one who creates beauty
#2Silver
Madhan♂
God of love, one who captivates hearts wit…
#2Silver
Maha♀
Great and magnificent, one with noble and…
#11White
Mahalakshmi♀
The great goddess Lakshmi, divine symbol o…
#3Yellow
Maitrayee♀
Friendship and compassion, loving bonds wi…
#6Pink
Malar♀
Flower, blooming beauty, symbol of grace a…
#11White
Malarvalli♀
Creeping vine with beautiful flowers, natu…
#7Violet
Manikandan♂
Lord Ayyappa, the gem-throated one, precio…
#11White
Manimegalai♀
A jewelled girdle or ornamental waistband,…
#11White
Mariappan♂
Follower of divine mother, blessed by godd…
#4Blue
Meenakshi♀
Hindu goddess with beautiful fish-shaped e…
#4Blue
Mithila♀
From the ancient kingdom, cultured and ref…
#1Gold
Mohanapriya♀
Beloved of the enchanting one, who captiva…
#9Red
Moorthy♂
The divine form, representation of godline…
#3Yellow
Muniappan♂
Master of sages, wisdom keeper, divine spi…
#3Yellow
Muralidharan♂
One who plays the flute beautifully, divin…
#8Black
Murugan♂
Young warrior god, divine child of Shiva,…
#9Red
Muthu♂
Pearl of wisdom, precious gem, symbol of p…
#7Violet
Muthulakshmi♀
Pearl of Lakshmi, radiant wealth, precious…
#8Black
Muthumari♀
Pearl rain, precious grace, divine blessin…
#33Rose
Muthusamy♂
Pearl lord, precious jewel of wisdom, eter…
#7Violet
Nagappan♂
Serpent lord, protector and mystical guard…
#5Green
Nagarjuna♀
Precious jewel, one who brings spiritual w…
#7Violet
Nagendra♂
King of serpents, powerful and majestic
#8Black
Nala♀
Lotus stem, graceful and delicate water pl…
#1Gold
Nalayini♀
Flute player, enchanting music and divine…
#9Red
Nalini♀
Lotus flower, symbol of purity and beauty,…
#7Violet
Nandakumar♂
The eternal son blessed by cosmic joy
#4Blue
Nandhini♀
Daughter who brings joy and pleasure, one…
#9Red
Nataraj♂
The cosmic dancer, embodiment of creation…
#6Pink
Natarajan♂
Divine king of cosmic dance, Shiva's celes…
#3Yellow
Naveena♀
New and fresh, emerging with modern streng…
#1Gold
Neelambari♀
Blue night sky, mysterious and serene beau…
#11White
Nila♀
Moon, serene and calming luminous presence
#1Gold
Nithyanandham♂
Eternal bliss, everlasting joy
#6Pink
Nithyasree♀
Eternal beauty, perpetual grace, timeless…
#5Green
Nitya♀
Eternal and permanent, lasting forever alw…
#3Yellow
Omkaar♂
Sacred sound and symbol, the divine cosmic…
#8Black
Osman♂
One with noble strength and dignity
#2Silver
Oviya♀
A skilled artist and painter, creator of v…
#7Violet
Palani♂
Young and divine, sacred hill, beloved of…
#1Gold
Palanivel♂
Lord Murugan, divine warrior, celestial pr…
#33Rose
Pandian♂
Descendant of the Pandya dynasty, a powerf…
#7Violet
Paraman♂
The ultimate supreme being and absolute re…
#22Beige
Paramesh♂
The supreme lord, transcendent and beyond…
#11White
Partheepan♂
Light of heaven, celestial radiance
#8Black
Parvathi♀
Daughter of the mountain, consort of Shiva
#1Gold
Pavithra♀
Pure and sacred, ritually cleansed, spirit…
#1Gold
Periasamy♂
Great lord, supreme master, noble and dign…
#8Black
Periyasamy♂
Great lord, an epithet for Shiva, divine c…
#9Red
Ponmalar♀
Golden flower, radiant beauty, precious tr…
#4Blue
Ponnusamy♂
Golden lord of prosperity, radiant wealth-…
#4Blue
Poongavanam♀
Garden of flowers, blooming with natural b…
#3Yellow
Poongkodi♀
A delicate flowering vine or creeper plant…
#8Black
Poonguzhali♀
A maiden adorned with fragrant flowers in…
#8Black
Prabakaran♂
Radiant one, source of brilliance
#7Violet
Prabavathi♀
Radiant and luminous, one who shines brigh…
#4Blue
Prasanna♂
Cheerful and bright, clear-minded, pleased…
#8Black
Praveena♀
A woman of expertise and skill, possessing…
#33Rose
Prem♂
Love and affection, tender emotions expres…
#1Gold
Prithiviraj♂
King of the earth, one who rules the land
#5Green
Raghavan♂
One who removes obstacles swiftly
#6Pink
Raghul♂
One who is capable and efficient, competen…
#2Silver
Raghuvansh♂
Descendant of Raghu, noble lineage and her…
#1Gold
Rajalakshmi♀
Goddess of royal fortune, divine prosperit…
#6Pink
Rajavel♂
King of strength, powerful and mighty rule…
#1Gold
Rajendran♂
Sovereign of monarchs, supreme ruler, cele…
#8Black
Rajith♂
One who brings joy and happiness through l…
#5Green
Rajkumar♂
Prince or royal son, a titled heir of the…
#1Gold
Ramachandran♂
Lord Rama, the moon-faced one, divine hero…
#7Violet
Ramasamy♂
Lord Rama, devoted follower, righteous dev…
#8Black
Ranganathan♂
Lord of the sacred stage, cosmic order pro…
#33Rose
Ranjith♂
One who is delighted and pleased, bringing…
#1Gold
Revathi♀
A radiant star in Hindu astronomy, symboli…
#6Pink
Revathy♀
Prosperous and wealthy, one blessed with a…
#6Pink
Sagunthala♀
A classical name, natural born
#5Green
Sahana♀
Patient and tolerant one, enduring with gr…
#7Violet
Sakthivel♂
Powerful spear of Lord Murugan, emblem of…
#3Yellow
Sampath♂
One with great wealth and abundant prosper…
#8Black
Saran♂
Shelter and protection, a safe refuge for…
#3Yellow
Saraswathi♀
Goddess of learning, wisdom, and the arts,…
#9Red
Saraswati♀
Goddess of wisdom and arts, eloquence pers…
#22Beige
Saravanan♂
Born among the reeds, devoted to Murugan,…
#7Violet
Sasikala♀
A gentle moonbeam or ray of moonlight, sym…
#6Pink
Sathyan♂
The truthful one, devoted to honesty and r…
#2Silver
Sathyavathy♂
One who speaks truth with pure consciousne…
#5Green
Savithri♀
The devoted wife, the sun's energy and pow…
#5Green
Seetha♀
Sacred furrow, plowed earth, prosperity sy…
#5Green
Sekar♂
Crown and glory, one who wears honor with…
#4Blue
Selvakumar♂
Wealthy prince, prosperous youth
#33Rose
Selvam♂
Wealth and prosperity, one who is blessed
#22Beige
Selvi♀
Precious and prosperous girl, blessed with…
#9Red
Senthil♂
Young one devoted to Murugan, the Tamil go…
#8Black
Shanmugam♂
Six-faced Lord Murugan, Hindu deity of war…
#5Green
Shanmugapriya♀
Beloved of Lord Murugan, cherished by the…
#5Green
Sharmila♀
Shy and modest, gentle and virtuous in nat…
#2Silver
Shriya♀
Auspicious and fortunate one blessed by gr…
#4Blue
Sivakami♀
Beloved of Shiva, divine dancer
#1Gold
Sivakumar♂
Son of Shiva, embodiment of cosmic power,…
#8Black
Smriti♀
Memory and remembrance of sacred moments
#6Pink
Soundararajan♂
Beautiful sovereign, embodiment of grace,…
#3Yellow
Soundarya♀
Beauty, grace, and divine elegance
#3Yellow
Spandana♀
Vibration and pulse, rhythmic movement
#1Gold
Sriram♂
Revered Lord Rama, the divine hero, auspic…
#4Blue
Subashini♀
Woman of pleasant speech and gentle words,…
#9Red
Subbulakshmi♀
Good fortune and prosperity, blessed with…
#11White
Subramaniam♂
Beloved of Brahmins, devoted to Murugan, t…
#3Yellow
Subramanian♂
Beloved by the virtuous and righteous, che…
#4Blue
Sudarshan♂
One with beautiful vision and perception
#3Yellow
Suganya♀
A girl with a virtuous nature and gentle d…
#2Silver
Suhasini♀
One who smiles sweetly, gentle countenance
#7Violet
Sumathy♀
A person of good mind and wise thinking, e…
#6Pink
Sunanda♀
Full of joy and happiness, delightful alwa…
#7Violet
Sundar♂
Beautiful, handsome, attractive
#3Yellow
Sundaram♂
Beautiful and handsome, pleasing to the ey…
#8Black
Sundaresh♂
The beautiful lord, one with divine aesthe…
#7Violet
Susila♀
Noble character and virtuous behavior, eth…
#8Black
Suvarna♀
Golden, precious like gold metal
#6Pink
Swathi♀
Sword star, cutting through darkness with…
#2Silver
Tamanna♀
Desire and wish, heartfelt aspiration and…
#3Yellow
Tamil♂
Of the Tamil language and ancient Dravidia…
#4Blue
Tamilarasi♀
Queen of Tamil, guardian of ancient cultur…
#3Yellow
Tamilmani♀
Gem of Tamil language and culture
#6Pink
Tamilselvi♀
Precious Tamil girl, embodiment of Tamil c…
#4Blue
Tamizh♀
Tamil language and culture, Tamil heritage
#22Beige
Tamizhan♂
Tamil son, proud bearer of Tamil language…
#1Gold
Tavish♂
Powerful and strong like thunder, majestic…
#2Silver
Thalapathy♂
Commander and leader of great battles
#33Rose
Thangam♀
Precious gold, radiance and wealth, symbol…
#5Green
Thanigai♂
Only son, precious and unique child of fam…
#3Yellow
Thara♀
Star that shines brightly in the night sky
#4Blue
Theertha♂
Sacred waters, spiritually purifying and b…
#4Blue
Thenmozhi♀
Sweet language, melodious voice, gentle el…
#7Violet
Thenral♀
The gentle south wind and cool breeze, sym…
#7Violet
Thiagarajan♂
Lord of the tiger, fierce and majestic pro…
#7Violet
Thilagam♀
A decorative ornament worn on the forehead…
#22Beige
Thilagavathi♀
Radiant with brilliance, shining like a la…
#8Black
Thilak♂
Auspicious mark worn on forehead, sign of…
#7Violet
Thillai♂
Sacred abode, reference to Lord Shiva's di…
#9Red
Thirumagal♀
Sacred auspicious girl, blessed like Laksh…
#3Yellow
Thirumal♂
The great and supreme one, divine excellen…
#8Black
Thirumalai♂
Sacred and holy mountain, divine abode rea…
#1Gold
Thirumaran♂
The sacred husband, blessed and auspicious…
#4Blue
Thirumurthy♂
The sacred and auspicious divine form, emb…
#4Blue
Thirumurugan♂
Sacred lord Murugan, the divine warrior de…
#9Red
Thiruvenkadam♂
The sacred hill, place of divine residence
#1Gold
Thyagarajan♂
King of sacred music and divine art forms
#7Violet
Udaiyappan♂
One who gives abundantly, generous provide…
#9Red
Udhay♂
The rising sun bringing new hope
#8Black
Udhayakumar♂
One born at dawn, bringing new hope and fr…
#33Rose
Udhayan♂
One who rises like the sun with glory
#5Green
Umakanth♂
Lord beloved by Uma, divine compassion
#1Gold
Umarani♀
Queen Uma, an aspect of Goddess Parvati, d…
#2Silver
Umayal♀
Child of Uma, a form of Parvati the divine…
#7Violet
Umayavalli♀
Creeping vine of Goddess Uma, grace spread…
#9Red
Uthaman♂
Most excellent one, superior and noble per…
#8Black
Vaarun♂
God of waters and oceans, protector of lif…
#3Yellow
Vaidyanath♂
The lord of physicians and divine healers
#11White
Vaikundan♂
Dweller of heaven, blessed with divine gra…
#4Blue
Valarmathi♀
The waxing moon in its growing phase, symb…
#1Gold
Vallari♀
Creeping vine of flowers, interconnected g…
#8Black
Valli♀
A climbing creeper plant, divine consort o…
#5Green
Vanathi♀
Forest dweller, peaceful among nature's em…
#5Green
Varadaraj♂
The king of blessings, one who grants wish…
#1Gold
Varadharajan♂
Bestower of blessings and auspicious gifts
#3Yellow
Vasant♂
Spring season, one who brings renewal and…
#2Silver
Vasanth♂
Spring season, time of blooming and renewa…
#7Violet
Vasantha♀
Spring season, renewal and blossoming, awa…
#8Black
Vasanthan♂
Spring season, representing new beginnings…
#4Blue
Vasuki♀
Sacred serpent, protector and divine guard…
#1Gold
Vasundha♀
The earth, giver of life and nourishment
#4Blue
Vasundhara♀
Earth that sustains all life abundantly
#7Violet
Vasundhari♀
Earth supporter, one who nurtures all life
#7Violet
Vedanth♂
End of the Vedas, ultimate knowledge
#3Yellow
Vedavalli♀
Creeping vine of the sacred Vedas
#3Yellow
Velan♂
A warrior deity with a spear, divine prote…
#2Silver
Velankanni♀
Pure and radiant eyes, innocent gaze, divi…
#7Violet
Velayutham♂
One who wields the spear, devoted follower…
#9Red
Veni♀
A decorative hair braid, flowing river wat…
#8Black
Venugopal♂
Cowherd of divine beauty, pastoral lord de…
#8Black
Vidhya♀
Knowledge and learning, the pursuit of wis…
#9Red
Vignesh♂
Lord Ganesha who removes all obstacles and…
#1Gold
Vijayarani♀
Queen of victory and triumph, embodiment o…
#2Silver
Vijitha♀
Victorious spirit, triumphant soul, conque…
#1Gold
Vinayagavel♂
Leader of wisdom, remover of obstacles gra…
#33Rose
Visalakshi♀
Wide-eyed beauty, one with large beautiful…
#8Black
Vishwanathan♂
Lord of the universe, cosmic protector dei…
#7Violet
Vittal♂
The eternal one, unchanging and permanent…
#1Gold
Vyshali♀
Broad-minded and expansive, magnanimous na…
#2Silver
Waheeda♀
Unique and only one, rare precious jewel
#9Red
Waran♂
Precious like a gift from the heavens
#6Pink
Wazir♂
The wise minister, one who advises with gr…
#8Black
Wazira♀
Wise counselor, one with sound judgment
#9Red
Winifred♀
Peace and reconciliation, a blessed soul
#5Green
Wira♀
Brave warrior, courageous and fearless spi…
#1Gold
Xanth♂
Golden and radiant, shining with brillianc…
#2Silver
Xenophon♂
Of hospitable nature, welcoming to all gue…
#11White
Xylia♀
From the forest, connected to nature's tra…
#11White
Xylogini♀
Forest dweller, connected to nature and wi…
#8Black
Yaamini♀
Night time, darkness that brings peace and…
#5Green
Yaarini♀
Friend and companion, loyal bond of affect…
#3Yellow
Yadavi♀
Worthy of worship, deserving of devotion a…
#5Green
Yajith♂
One who performs sacred rituals, devoted a…
#4Blue
Yalini♀
Graceful and elegant, moving with poise
#3Yellow
Yashovarman♂
One crowned with glory, celebrated and hon…
#9Red
Yashvant♂
One full of glory and widespread fame
#8Black
Yatindran♂
The wandering sage seeking divine truth
#6Pink
Yuvan♂
Young prince, one of royal bearing and nob…
#1Gold
Yuvaraj♂
A young prince destined to rule, symbol of…
#9Red
Zaakir♂
One who remembers and praises divine prese…
#5Green
Zahaara♀
Blooming flower, one who flourishes with n…
#9Red
Zahira♀
Blooming and radiant like a flowering blos…
#8Black
Muruga♂
Beautiful and young one, intimate Tamil na…
#22Beige
Shanmuga♂
Six-faced Lord, Tamil name of Murugan embo…
#1Gold
Saravana♂
Born in sacred reeds, Tamil name of Lord M…
#2Silver
Saravanakumar♂
Dweller of the reed forest, sacred Tamil n…
#8Black
Arumuga♂
Six-faced one, cherished Tamil name of Lor…
#5Green
Arumugan♂
Six-faced lord, revered Tamil name for Mur…
#1Gold
Velayudham♂
One who bears the Vel spear, divine name o…
#9Red
Velmurugan♂
Lord of the divine Vel spear, sacred Tamil…
#5Green
Velmuruga♂
Swift warrior of the Vel spear, young Muru…
#9Red
Senthilmurugan♂
Youth and beauty, beloved name of Lord Mur…
#8Black
Dandapani♂
Holder of the staff, revered form of Lord…
#3Yellow
Dandayudhapani♂
Lord of the staff weapon, presiding deity…
#11White
Palanisamy♂
Lord of Palani hill, sacred name of Muruga…
#1Gold
Palanivelu♂
Lord of the Vel spear at Palani, sacred na…
#3Yellow
Kandhan♂
Radiant and resplendent one, ancient Tamil…
#5Green
Kandan♂
Bright and shining one, Tamil name of Lord…
#9Red
Kataragama♂
Lord of Kataragama shrine, sacred form of…
#2Silver
Sivakumaran♂
Son of Lord Shiva, beloved Tamil name for…
#5Green
Sivasubramaniam♂
Son of Shiva, divine child Murugan, Tamil…
#5Green
Valliammal♀
Divine huntress of the forest, consort of…
#9Red
Ganapathi♂
Lord of the Ganas, Tamil name for Ganesha…
#11White
Pillaiyar♂
Son of Shiva, affectionate Tamil name for…
#3Yellow
Siva♂
Auspicious one, Tamil form of Shiva the su…
#11White
Sivam♂
Auspicious truth, sacred name of Lord Shiv…
#6Pink
Pasupathi♂
Lord of animals and souls, Tamil name for…
#1Gold
Somasundaram♂
Moon-adorned lord, sacred name of Shiva at…
#5Green
Thyagaraja♂
One who worships Shiva, great king of renu…
#2Silver
Perumal♂
Great one, revered Tamil name for Lord Vis…
#11White
Srinivasam♂
Abode of Sri Lakshmi, Tamil form of Sriniv…
#9Red
Tirupati♂
Sacred hill of Lord Venkateswara, Vishnu's…
#9Red
Govindhan♂
Divine cowherd and protector, Tamil form o…
#1Gold
Narayanan♂
Son of universal waters, Tamil form of Lor…
#22Beige
Varadarajan♂
Boon-granter, form of Lord Vishnu at Kanch…
#7Violet
Alamelu♀
Noble Lakshmi, Tamil name for Padmavathi-L…
#5Green
Alameluammal♀
Mother Alamelu, revered form of goddess La…
#9Red
Varunan♂
Ocean guardian and sky lord, Tamil form of…
#8Black
Suryan♂
Sun deity, Tamil form of Surya, radiant ce…
#9Red
Kuberan♂
Lord of wealth and treasures, Tamil form o…
#5Green
Ayyappa♂
Father and protector, celibate deity of Sa…
#3Yellow
Ayyappan♂
Son of Shiva and Vishnu-Mohini, Lord of Sa…
#8Black
Sastha♂
Lord of dharma and justice, Tamil name for…
#8Black
Sastan♂
Divine protector and teacher, Tamil form o…
#8Black
Dharmasastha♂
Lord of dharma and justice, the full name…
#7Violet
Suriyan♂
Sun deity, Navagraha planet lord, Tamil na…
#1Gold
Chandiran♂
Moon planet deity, Tamil name for Chandra…
#9Red
Sevvai♂
Red planet Mars, Tamil name for Mangala th…
#22Beige
Budhan♂
Mercury planet, Navagraha deity, son of Ch…
#5Green
Shukran♂
Bright celestial body, Venus deity of the…
#6Pink
Shaneeswaran♂
Lord of Saturn, Navagraha deity teaching k…
#6Pink
Kethu♂
South node planet, Navagraha deity of spir…
#22Beige
Ayyanar♂
Father-lord, Tamil village guardian deity…
#3Yellow
Karuppasamy♂
Dark lord, revered Tamil guardian deity wo…
#1Gold
Karuppan♂
Dark one, Tamil village deity protecting f…
#33Rose
Muneeswarar♂
Lord of sages, Tamil guardian deity protec…
#4Blue
Sudalaimadan♂
Lord of the cremation ground, protective T…
#7Violet
Kathavarayan♂
Holder of the sword, Tamil folk deity of j…
#3Yellow
Veeran♂
Brave warrior, valiant hero, Tamil deity s…
#6Pink
Renugambal♀
Divine grace of Goddess Renuka, revered mo…
#5Green
Angalamman♀
Boundary guardian, Tamil village protectiv…
#1Gold
Pidari♀
Fierce protector, Tamil guardian goddess w…
#8Black
Swaminatha♂
Lord of the saints who taught Om to Shiva,…
#4Blue
Swaminathan♂
Master of the cosmos, reverent title for L…
#9Red
Thiruvenkatam♂
Sacred Venkata hill, divine abode of Lord…
#1Gold
Nammalvar♂
One who measures the world, most revered V…
#9Red
Thirumangai♂
Sacred devotional path, revered Tamil Alva…
#33Rose
Andal♀
Ruler, feminine form of divine sovereignty…
#5Green
Kodhai♀
Flower garland wearer, birth name of Andal…
#2Silver
Kothai♀
Brilliant and shining one, birth name of A…
#2Silver
Nachiyar♀
Noble lady, title of Andal the Tamil saint…
#1Gold
Karumariamman♀
Dark-complexioned rain goddess, Tamil vill…
#7Violet
Mariyamman♀
Mother goddess of villages and rain, Tamil…
#6Pink
Mariamman♀
Mother Mari, sacred Tamil goddess of rain…
#5Green
Ganeshan♂
Elephant-headed one, Tamil form of Ganesha…
#1Gold
Shivakami♀
Beloved of Shiva, Tamil name for goddess P…
#6Pink
Sivagami♀
Wife of Shiva, Tamil form of Shivakami, re…
#2Silver
Mangaiyarkarasi♀
Queen of women, divine grace, Tamil name o…
#11White
Aalavandaan♂
One who comes to rule, revered Tamil Vaish…
#11White
Sundarar♂
The beautiful one, Tamil Nayanar saint ren…
#6Pink
Appar♂
The father, revered Tamil Nayanar saint wh…
#2Silver
Nandanar♂
Lord of joy, Tamil Nayanar saint whose pur…
#6Pink
Sambandar♂
Divine companion, Tamil child-saint who co…
#5Green
Kulasekhara♂
Noble king of clans, Tamil Vaishnava Alvar…
#4Blue
Manikkavasagar♂
Ruby-speeched one, Tamil mystic-saint whos…
#33Rose
Vallalar♂
The generous one, revered Tamil saint Rama…
#2Silver
Pattinathar♂
Lord of the port city, Tamil saint who ren…
#9Red
Ramalinga♂
Linga of Rama, birth name of Vallalar, the…
#3Yellow
Aadhavan♂
Aadhavan = The sun, radiant celestial body…
#6Pink
Abinav♂
Abinav = One without novelty or innovation…
#7Violet
Abishek♂
Abishek = Sacred ritual bath, ceremonial p…
#1Gold
Adithan♂
Adithan = Of the sun, belonging to Aditya,…
#3Yellow
Agilan♂
Agilan = Swift and agile, one who soars li…
#5Green
Ahilan♂
Ahilan = One who possesses knowledge, Tami…
#7Violet
Ajilan♂
Ajilan = Swift and agile, one who moves wi…
#3Yellow
Anbumani♂
Anbumani = Precious jewel of love, Tamil s…
#7Violet
Anbuselvan♂
Anbuselvan = One who is wealthy in love, r…
#1Gold
Arulmurugan♂
Arulmurugan = Grace-filled Murugan, Hindu…
#3Yellow
Arulraj♂
Arulraj = King of grace, ruler blessed wit…
#7Violet
Boopalan♂
Boopalan = Prosperous and joyful, Tamil na…
#7Violet
Chandramohan♂
Chandramohan = Moon charmer, enchanting as…
#7Violet
Chelladurai♂
Chelladurai = Servant of the master, rever…
#7Violet
Chellappa♂
Chellappa = Precious father, cherished fam…
#1Gold
Deivanayagam♂
Deivanayagam = God's leader, one guided by…
#33Rose
Elavarasan♂
Elavarasan = Young king, youthful noble pr…
#1Gold
Gnanasekaran♂
Gnanasekaran = Crown of knowledge, wisdom…
#7Violet
Gokulnath♂
Gokulnath = Lord of Gokul, Krishna who pro…
#9Red
Inbasekaran♂
Inbasekaran = Crown of happiness, adorned…
#1Gold
Jayamurugan♂
Jayamurugan = Victory of Murugan, triumpha…
#4Blue
Jeyachandran♂
Jeyachandran = Victory moon, triumphant lu…
#7Violet
Kalidasan♂
Kalidasan = Servant of Kali, devoted to th…
#3Yellow
Kaviarasan♂
Kaviarasan = King of poets, supreme master…
#5Green
Kumaresan♂
Kumaresan = Lord of youth, divine warrior…
#11White
Loganathan♂
Loganathan = Master of all worlds, supreme…
#8Black
Madheswaran♂
Madheswaran = Lord of intoxication, divine…
#1Gold
Manigandan♂
Manigandan = Jewel-throated, divine protec…
#3Yellow
Manivasan♂
Manivasan = Gem of fine cloth, precious ad…
#9Red
Mathivanan♂
Mathivanan = Wise deer, symbol of intellig…
#33Rose
Mayavan♂
Mayavan = The dark one, Lord Krishna in Hi…
#1Gold
Meyyappan♂
Meyyappan = True lord, authentic master, g…
#7Violet
Mugilan♂
Mugilan = Cloud, dark and rain-bearing, sy…
#5Green
Mukilarasan♂
Mukilarasan = Cloud king, ruler of rain an…
#11White
Murugesan♂
Murugesan = Devoted to Lord Murugan, Tamil…
#8Black
Muthukumar♂
Muthukumar = Pearl prince, symbol of wealt…
#4Blue
Nandagopal♂
Nandagopal = Joyful protector, Krishna who…
#11White
Palaniappan♂
Palaniappan = Lord of Palani hill, Hindu d…
#6Pink
Pandiyan♂
Pandiyan = Ruler of the Pandyas, ancient T…
#8Black
Ponmurugan♂
Ponmurugan = Golden Murugan, precious deit…
#11White
Prabhakaran♂
Prabhakaran = Lord of light, master of ill…
#3Yellow
Pugalenthi♂
Pugalenthi = Foremost and celebrated, one…
#5Green
Rajagopal♂
Rajagopal = Royal Gopal, kingly form of Lo…
#9Red
Rajasekaran♂
Rajasekaran = Crown of kings, one adorned…
#6Pink
Rajeswaran♂
Rajeswaran = Lord of kings, supreme divine…
#9Red
Ramadoss♂
Ramadoss = Servant of Rama, devoted follow…
#7Violet
Ramamurthy♂
Ramamurthy = One who embodies Rama's form,…
#3Yellow
Senthilkumar♂
Senthilkumar = Virtuous and excellent, ref…
#5Green
Shanmugasundaram♂
Shanmugasundaram = Six-faced beautiful one…
#9Red
Shivakumar♂
Shivakumar = Son of Shiva, bearer of divin…
#4Blue
Sivaraj♂
Sivaraj = King of Shiva, divine ruler embo…
#6Pink
Sugumar♂
Sugumar = Good and virtuous person, embodi…
#7Violet
Sundaresan♂
Sundaresan = Beautiful lord, handsome divi…
#8Black
Tamizharasan♂
Tamizharasan = King of Tamil language, nob…
#8Black
Thangaraj♂
Thangaraj = Golden king, symbol of wealth…
#5Green
Thirunavukarasar♂
Thirunavukarasar = Lord of the sacred lang…
#3Yellow
Thiruvengadam♂
Thiruvengadam = Sacred Venkata hill, Tamil…
#11White
Velusamy♂
Velusamy = One who possesses the divine Ve…
#11White
Venkataraman♂
Venkataraman = Lord of Venkata hill, Vishn…
#1Gold
Vijayakumar♂
Vijayakumar = Victory prince, symbol of tr…
#8Black
Vinayagam♂
Vinayagam = Remover of obstacles, Tamil fo…
#5Green
Viswanathan♂
Viswanathan = Lord of the universe, master…
#11White
Abinaya♀
Abinaya = One who expresses through gestur…
#3Yellow
Alangari♀
Alangari = One who decorates and adorns, e…
#8Black
Alarmelmangai♀
Alarmelmangai = Beautiful lotus woman, Tam…
#7Violet
Amudhaselvi♀
Amudhaselvi = Nectar girl, sweetness of di…
#3Yellow
Ananthavalli♀
Ananthavalli = Endless creeper plant, symb…
#9Red
Aruljothi♀
Aruljothi = Light of divine grace, radiant…
#3Yellow
Azhagammal♀
Azhagammal = Beautiful mother, graceful Ta…
#3Yellow
Azhagu♀
Azhagu = Beauty and grace, essence of Tami…
#5Green
Bhuvaneswari♀
Bhuvaneswari = Goddess of the earth, queen…
#7Violet
Chellamma♀
Chellamma = Sweet and beloved mother, cher…
#11White
Deepalakshmi♀
Deepalakshmi = Lamp goddess, Lakshmi of li…
#6Pink
Devayani♀
Devayani = Divine chariot rider, celestial…
#6Pink
Hemamalini♀
Hemamalini = Golden creeper, precious vine…
#3Yellow
Indhumathi♀
Indhumathi = Full moon, represents complet…
#9Red
Indirani♀
Indirani = Queen of the gods, wife of Indr…
#2Silver
Jeyalakshmi♀
Jeyalakshmi = Victorious Lakshmi, triumpha…
#9Red
Jeyanthi♀
Jeyanthi = Victor and triumphant, goddess…
#5Green
Kalaimagal♀
Kalaimagal = Daughter of arts, Tamil name…
#2Silver
Kanagambigai♀
Kanagambigai = Golden mother, precious div…
#7Violet
Kanagavalli♀
Kanagavalli = Golden creeper vine, sacred…
#9Red
Kavimala♀
Kavimala = Garland of poems, adorned with…
#1Gold
Kayalvizhi♀
Kayalvizhi = Fish-like eyes, eyes as beaut…
#1Gold
Kirthiga♀
Kirthiga = Famous and celebrated, renowned…
#1Gold
Komalavalli♀
Komalavalli = Tender creeper vine, goddess…
#5Green
Komathi♀
Komathi = One who brings comfort, devoted…
#6Pink
Kumudhavalli♀
Kumudhavalli = Night lotus creeper, symbol…
#6Pink
Lalithambigai♀
Lalithambigai = Playful goddess, joyful di…
#3Yellow
Lavanyalakshmi♀
Lavanyalakshmi = Beautiful grace, Lakshmi…
#1Gold
Logeshwari♀
Logeshwari = Goddess of the worlds, suprem…
#9Red
Madhumitha♀
Madhumitha = Honey-sweet, girl with a char…
#8Black
Maheswari♀
Maheswari = Great goddess, supreme feminin…
#1Gold
Muththamizh♀
Muththamizh = Three Tamil arts of poetry m…
#1Gold
Nallamma♀
Nallamma = Good mother, virtuous woman, re…
#22Beige
Navaneetham♀
Navaneetham = Fresh butter, symbol of puri…
#6Pink
Neelaveni♀
Neelaveni = Blue-haired, goddess with dark…
#9Red
Poovizhi♀
Poovizhi = Flower eyes, eyes beautiful as…
#6Pink
Sarasu♀
Sarasu = Swan, symbol of grace and purity…
#7Violet
Senthamarai♀
Senthamarai = Red lotus flower, symbol of…
#5Green
Shenbagam♀
Shenbagam = Champak flower, symbol of beau…
#11White
Sivakamini♀
Sivakamini = Beloved of Shiva, cherished c…
#7Violet
Sumathi♀
Sumathi = Good mind and virtuous thoughts,…
#6Pink
Sundaravalli♀
Sundaravalli = Beautiful creeper or vine,…
#9Red
Thirumathi♀
Thirumathi = Respected and honoured woman,…
#33Rose
Umamaheswari♀
Umamaheswari = Uma and Maheshwara united,…
#3Yellow
Valliyammal♀
Valliyammal = Creeping plant mother, divin…
#1Gold
Vanitha♀
Vanitha = Woman and lady, graceful Tamil w…
#5Green
Vinodhini♀
Vinodhini = Full of entertainment and amus…
#8Black
Vizhiyamma♀
Vizhiyamma = Woman with beautiful eyes, Ta…
#4Blue

Tamil Naming Tradition

The birth star (Jathakam) plays a central role in Tamil naming. The first syllable of the name is derived from the nakshatra of birth, then a meaningful Tamil or Sanskrit word is built around it.

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