Boy • Modern Tamil
Chinnappan
சின்னப்பன்
Signature Meaning
Chinnappan is a Tamil name that literally combines words meaning 'small' or 'young' and 'father'. It is commonly understood as 'little father' and is used as an affectionate or familiar name for a younger male. The name conveys warmth and respect in Tamil-speaking communities.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
Modern/T͡ɕInːAppan/
Starts with2 / C
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 42 → Root 6 (Venus / சுக்கிரன்)
C(3) + H(5) + I(1) + N(5) + N(5) + A(1) + P(8) + P(8) + A(1) + N(5) = 42
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 51 → Root 6
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
2· Venus (சுக்கிரன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likechin-NAH-puhn
Tamil syllablesசி-ன்-ன-ப்-ப-ன்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./t͡ɕinːappan/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
ChinnaappaanCheennappanCheennaappaan