Boy • Modern Tamil
Devan
தேவன்
Signature Meaning
Devan (Tamil: தேவன்) literally means “god” or “divine being.” The name suggests qualities of goodness, protection, and spiritual presence. It is a simple, devotional name used in Tamil and other South Asian languages. Classic and respectful, it carries cultural and religious resonance without being overly specific.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/ˈT̪EːʋəN/
Starts with2 / T
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 21 → Root 3 (Jupiter / குரு)
D(4) + E(5) + V(6) + A(1) + N(5) = 21
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 19 → Root 1
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
2· Jupiter (குரு)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeTAY-vun
Tamil syllablesதே-வ-ன்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./ˈt̪eːʋən/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
DevaanDhevanDhevaanDewanDewaanDhewan