Boy • Modern Tamil
Ashtam
அஷ்டம்
Signature Meaning
Ashtam is a concise, rhythmic name used in Tamil-speaking communities. It is commonly associated with the idea of "eighth" in Indic linguistic traditions and with Ashtami, the eighth day of the lunar fortnight, which is often viewed as auspicious. Usage and exact origin as a personal name can vary by region.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
ModernAʂʈAm
Starts with2 / A
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 18 → Root 9 (Mars / செவ்வாய்)
A(1) + S(3) + H(5) + T(4) + A(1) + M(4) = 18
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 17 → Root 8
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
7· Mars (செவ்வாய்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeash-tum
Tamil syllablesஅ-ஷ்-ட-ம்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely.aʂʈam
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
AashtaamAshthamAashthaamAstamAshhtamAastaam