Boy • Modern Tamil
Babu
பாபு
Signature Meaning
Babu is commonly used across South Asia as an affectionate, informal name or nickname. It often carries a sense of warmth or endearment and can be used to refer to a child or a loved one. Usage and shades of meaning vary by region and language, so its exact sense depends on local context.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
ModernPaːBu
Starts with2 / P
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 11 → Root 2 (Moon / சந்திரன்)
B(2) + A(1) + B(2) + U(6) = 11
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 8 → Root 8
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
1· Moon (சந்திரன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likepaa-boo
Tamil syllablesபா-பு
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely.paːbu
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
BaabuBabooBaaboo