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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

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One who humbles even mountains, a great sage. One of the seven immortal sages of Hinduism, revered in both Sanskrit and Tamil traditions.

Aravind

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Lotus flower, one who is pure and beautiful like a lotus. The lotus symbolises divine beauty rising from muddy waters.

Hari

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Lord Vishnu; green, golden; one who removes sin.

Harini

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A deer; one who is graceful and gentle as a deer.

Harish

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Lord of the monkeys (Vishnu/Shiva); combination of Hari and Ish.

Janani

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Mother; one who gives life; the divine mother.

Karthik

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Son of Shiva, the one who bestows courage. The Tamil form of Kartik, widely used in South India.

Kaveri

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The Kaveri River; sacred river of South India.

Kavitha

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Poem, poetry, a work of art. One whose life is as expressive as a poem.

Kavya

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Poetry, poetic. One who is creative and expressive like poetry.

Meenakshi

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Fish-eyed goddess; one with beautiful, large fish-shaped eyes.

Nithya

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Eternal, constant, ever-present; always the same.

Pallavi

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New leaves, the opening refrain of a musical composition. One who is fresh, young, and full of creative expression.

Pavithra

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Pure, holy, sacred; one who purifies.

Prasanna

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Cheerful, pleased, serene; one who is full of joy.

Preethi

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Love, affection, delight. The Tamil form of Priti, meaning one who is full of love.

Ranjith

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Pleased, delighted; one who colours or enchants.

Revathi

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Wealthy, prosperous, a star. The final nakshatra (lunar mansion) in Hindu astrology, associated with abundance and completion.

Saranya

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Surrendered to God; one who seeks refuge; the fleet one.

Shankar

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Giver of happiness; a name of Lord Shiva; auspicious.

Vignesh

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Lord of obstacles, remover of obstacles. Another name for Lord Ganesha.

Vijay

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Victory, triumph; one who wins.

Yuvan

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Young, youthful; full of life and energy.

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