Unisex • Modern Tamil
Chinna
சின்னா
Signature Meaning
Chinna is a Tamil word that commonly means "small" or "little one." It is often used affectionately to refer to a younger person or sibling. In Tamil-speaking communities it appears as a nickname and is sometimes used as a given name. The tone is familiar and endearing rather than formal.
Quick Facts
Gender⚧ Unisex
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
Modern/T͡ʃInːAː/
Starts with2 / C
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 20 → Root 2 (Moon / சந்திரன்)
C(3) + H(5) + I(1) + N(5) + N(5) + A(1) = 20
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 31 → Root 4
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
5· Moon (சந்திரன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likechin-NAA
Tamil syllablesசி-ன்-னா
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./t͡ʃinːaː/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
ChinnaaCheennaCheennaa