Boy • Modern Tamil
Agastya
அகஸ்த்யா
Signature Meaning
Agastya is traditionally the name of a revered sage in ancient Indian tradition and is often chosen to evoke wisdom and learning. The name suggests qualities of knowledge, guidance, and spiritual authority. It is used in South India, including Tamil-speaking communities, as a classical and respectful personal name.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
ModernAɡAstjaː
Starts with2 / A
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 14 → Root 5 (Mercury / புதன்)
A(1) + G(3) + A(1) + S(3) + T(4) + Y(1) + A(1) = 14
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 20 → Root 2
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
6· Mercury (புதன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeah-GUH-styaa
Tamil syllablesஅ-க-ஸ்-த்-யா
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely.aɡastjaː
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
AagaastyaaAgasthyaAgashtyaAgashthya