Tamil baby names
Names tagged with “Tamil” across DNA, style, or vibe in the Namesake database.
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27 names
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- Venba
English
84From Tamil meaning 'to sell' or 'commerce', also represents abundance and prosperity in South Indian tradition
- Aadhavan
Sanskrit
84From Sanskrit meaning 'sun' or 'one who is bright like the sun'; represents strength and illumination in Hindu tradition
- Kalai
Sanskrit
62Art or flower in Tamil; associated with creativity and beauty in South Indian traditions.
- Adhiyan
Sanskrit
62From Sanskrit meaning 'superior' or 'master', also interpreted as 'one who rules' in Tamil tradition
- Iniyan
Sanskrit
62From Sanskrit meaning 'sweet' or 'pleasant'. A name from South Indian heritage with melodic qualities.
- Nimalan
Sanskrit
62From Sanskrit meaning 'cool' or 'pleasant'. Used in South Indian cultures with connections to calmness and serenity.
- Vetri
English
62From Tamil meaning 'light' or 'brightness', representing clarity and illumination
- Avanthika
Sanskrit
62From Sanskrit meaning 'one who moves forward' or 'progressing', with Tamil roots suggesting a forward-moving, progressive nature
- Aruvi
English
62From Tamil meaning 'stream' or 'river', referring to flowing water and natural beauty in South Indian tradition
- Oviya
English
62From Tamil meaning 'beautiful' or 'graceful', also associated with artistic expression and creative beauty in South Indian culture
- Selvi
English
62From Tamil meaning 'prosperous' or 'flourishing,' associated with wealth and abundance in South Indian tradition
- Yaalini
Sanskrit
62From Sanskrit meaning 'auspicious' or 'prosperous,' with Tamil roots signifying grace and beauty in classical tradition.
- Akilan
English
42Intelligent and wise one, derived from Tamil roots signifying clarity of mind and scholarly excellence
- Oviyan
English
42From Tamil meaning 'one who speaks well' or 'eloquent', derived from the root word for speech and expression
- Aadhirai
Sanskrit
42From Sanskrit meaning 'undefeated' or 'invincible', also refers to a star in Tamil astronomy and celestial lore
- Kandhan
Sanskrit
42From Sanskrit, meaning 'fierce' or 'angry'; used in South Indian mythology and classical texts to denote strength and warrior spirit.
- Magizhan
English
42A Tamil name of Sanskrit influence, combining elements suggesting auspiciousness and prosperity in South Indian tradition.
- Kaviya
Sanskrit
42From Sanskrit meaning 'poet' or 'poetry'. Associated with artistic expression and intellectual creativity in South Indian and Hindu traditions.
- Mythili
Sanskrit
42From Sanskrit, referring to the Mythili region of ancient India; also associated with the Mithila kingdom and its artistic traditions.
- Paari
Sanskrit
42From Sanskrit meaning 'fairy' or 'elf'; also a Tamil name meaning 'full' or 'complete', symbolizing wholeness.
- Iniya
English
40Sweet, pleasant, or charming in Tamil. A name rooted in South Indian culture with an inherently melodic quality.
- Aadhi
Sanskrit
40From Sanskrit meaning 'first' or 'beginning', also interpreted as 'unobstructed' or 'supreme'. A significant name in Hindu and Tamil traditions.
- Athiyan
English
40From Tamil meaning 'one who is noble' or 'high-born', derived from Sanskrit roots denoting superiority and honor
- Yazhini
English
40From Tamil, meaning 'golden' or 'radiant'; associated with brightness and luminosity in classical South Indian naming traditions
- Yuvan
Sanskrit
30From Sanskrit meaning 'youthful' or 'young', popular in South Indian cinema and Tamil culture as a modern, energetic name
- Thendral
English
10From Tamil 'thendral' meaning 'wing' or 'feather', symbolizing freedom, grace, and lightness of being.
- Arul
Sanskrit
10Grace or mercy in Sanskrit. In Tamil tradition, associated with divine grace and benevolence.
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Popularity data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024
