Boy • Modern Tamil
Dhanur
தனுார்
Signature Meaning
Dhanur is commonly associated with the bow, suggesting qualities like strength, focus, and protection. The name is often linked in Indian traditions to the archer and the zodiac sign Sagittarius, conveying energy and an adventurous spirit. It is used among Tamil-speaking families, though regional spellings and usage can vary.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/D̪A.Nuːɾ/
Starts with2 / T
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 23 → Root 5 (Mercury / புதன்)
D(4) + H(5) + A(1) + N(5) + U(6) + R(2) = 23
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 30 → Root 3
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
9· Mercury (புதன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likedha-noor
Tamil syllablesத-னுா-ர்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./d̪a.nuːɾ/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
DhaanurDhanoorDhaanoorDanurDhhanurDaanur