Boy • Modern Tamil
Arnav
அர்ணவ்
Signature Meaning
Arnav is a popular Indian name meaning “ocean” or “sea,” originating from Sanskrit. It suggests qualities of vastness, depth, and calm strength, often chosen for its poetic, nature-inspired imagery. The name is used across India, including among Tamil-speaking families.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/AɾɳAʋ/
Starts with2 / A
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 15 → Root 6 (Venus / சுக்கிரன்)
A(1) + R(2) + N(5) + A(1) + V(6) = 15
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 20 → Root 2
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
7· Venus (சுக்கிரன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeah-RNAHV
Tamil syllablesஅ-ர்-ண-வ்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./aɾɳaʋ/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
AarnaavArnawAarnaaw