Boy • Modern Tamil
Ekalavya
ஏகலவ்யா
Signature Meaning
Ekalavya evokes the legendary young archer from the Mahabharata celebrated for his devotion and self-taught skill. The name is often taken to mean a devoted or self-made learner, reflecting single-minded dedication and loyalty. It suggests qualities like perseverance, discipline, and respect for a teacher.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/Eː.Ka.La.ʋJaː/
Starts with2 / T
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 20 → Root 2 (Moon / சந்திரன்)
E(5) + K(2) + A(1) + L(3) + A(1) + V(6) + Y(1) + A(1) = 20
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 24 → Root 6
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
4· Moon (சந்திரன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeAY-ka-luh-vyaa
Tamil syllablesஏ-க-ல-வ்-யா
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./eː.ka.la.ʋjaː/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
EkaalaavyaaEkazhavyaEkalawyaEkaalaawyaaEkazhawya