Tamil Baby Names
23 names · 11 boys · 12 girls
Tamil is one of the oldest classical languages in the world, spoken primarily in Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka. Tamil names have a distinct musicality and often reference nature, virtue, and the divine.
Agastya
One who humbles even mountains, a great sage. One of the seven immortal sages of Hinduism, revered in both Sanskrit and Tamil traditions.
Aravind
Lotus flower, one who is pure and beautiful like a lotus. The lotus symbolises divine beauty rising from muddy waters.
Hari
Lord Vishnu; green, golden; one who removes sin.
Harini
A deer; one who is graceful and gentle as a deer.
Harish
Lord of the monkeys (Vishnu/Shiva); combination of Hari and Ish.
Janani
Mother; one who gives life; the divine mother.
Karthik
Son of Shiva, the one who bestows courage. The Tamil form of Kartik, widely used in South India.
Kaveri
The Kaveri River; sacred river of South India.
Kavitha
Poem, poetry, a work of art. One whose life is as expressive as a poem.
Kavya
Poetry, poetic. One who is creative and expressive like poetry.
Meenakshi
Fish-eyed goddess; one with beautiful, large fish-shaped eyes.
Nithya
Eternal, constant, ever-present; always the same.
Pallavi
New leaves, the opening refrain of a musical composition. One who is fresh, young, and full of creative expression.
Pavithra
Pure, holy, sacred; one who purifies.
Prasanna
Cheerful, pleased, serene; one who is full of joy.
Preethi
Love, affection, delight. The Tamil form of Priti, meaning one who is full of love.
Ranjith
Pleased, delighted; one who colours or enchants.
Revathi
Wealthy, prosperous, a star. The final nakshatra (lunar mansion) in Hindu astrology, associated with abundance and completion.
Saranya
Surrendered to God; one who seeks refuge; the fleet one.
Shankar
Giver of happiness; a name of Lord Shiva; auspicious.
Vignesh
Lord of obstacles, remover of obstacles. Another name for Lord Ganesha.
Vijay
Victory, triumph; one who wins.
Yuvan
Young, youthful; full of life and energy.
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