Boy • Modern Tamil
Ambu
அம்பு
Signature Meaning
Ambu is a Tamil word meaning "bow," as in the weapon used with arrows. As a name it often evokes strength, protection, focus and swiftness, suggesting a spirited or warriorlike quality. Its short, straightforward sound makes it easy to pronounce and remember.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginMixed/Other
Style / Category
Modern/ˈAmbu/
Starts with2 / A
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 13 → Root 4 (Rahu / ராகு)
A(1) + M(4) + B(2) + U(6) = 13
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 10 → Root 1
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
7· Rahu (ராகு)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeAHM-boo
Tamil syllablesஅ-ம்-பு
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./ˈambu/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
AambuAmbooAamboo