Boy • Modern Tamil
Chinnappa
சின்னப்பா
Signature Meaning
Chinnappa is a traditional Tamil masculine name formed from the elements chinna (small/younger) and appa (father). It is often understood as “little father” or an affectionate/respectful form of address and is used as a given name in Tamil-speaking communities. Exact nuance and use can vary by region and family tradition.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
ModernT͡ʃInːApːAː
Starts with2 / C
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 37 → Root 1 (Sun / சூரியன்)
C(3) + H(5) + I(1) + N(5) + N(5) + A(1) + P(8) + P(8) + A(1) = 37
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 46 → Root 1
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
9· Sun (சூரியன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likechin-nah-ppaa
Tamil syllablesசி-ன்-ன-ப்-பா
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely.t͡ʃinːapːaː
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
ChinnaappaaCheennappaCheennaappaa