Boy • Modern Tamil
Dantha
தன்தா
Signature Meaning
Dantha is a short, distinctive Tamil given name that works well as a modern, memorable choice. Its exact meaning and historical usage are not widely documented in available name sources. The form resembles the Sanskrit word danta (often glossed as “tooth” or “tamed/trained”), but a direct etymological link is uncertain. Many parents may choose Dantha for its crisp sound and contemporary feel.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
Modern[T̪An̪D̪Aː]
Starts with2 / T
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 20 → Root 2 (Moon / சந்திரன்)
D(4) + A(1) + N(5) + T(4) + H(5) + A(1) = 20
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 21 → Root 3
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
9· Moon (சந்திரன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it liketan-DHAA
Tamil syllablesத-ன்-தா
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely.[t̪an̪d̪aː]
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
DaanthaaDantaDanthhaDaantaaDaanthhaaDhantha