Wednesday, February 25 2026

Tamil Baby Name

Thenkan – தென்கன்

Signature meaning

Male

Thenkan is a Tamil name likely formed from 'then', which means 'south'. The second element 'kan' appears in Tamil names but its specific meaning here is uncertain. The name is often taken to suggest 'southern one' or 'man from the south', though exact etymology is unclear.

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Pronunciation

Thenkan – தென்கன்

English pronunciation
TEHNG-kahn
IPA: /t̪eŋkan/
Tamil pronunciation
தெ-ன்-க-ன்