Boy • Modern Tamil
Annan
அண்ணன்
Signature Meaning
Annan (அண்ணன்) is a Tamil word that means "elder brother." It carries warm connotations of protection, guidance and familial responsibility. Often chosen as a name for its respectful, relational meaning rather than as a literal title.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
Modern/AɳːAn/
Starts with2 / A
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 17 → Root 8 (Saturn / சனி)
A(1) + N(5) + N(5) + A(1) + N(5) = 17
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 17 → Root 8
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
5· Saturn (சனி)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeAHN-nun
Tamil syllablesஅ-ண்-ண-ன்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./aɳːan/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
Aannaan