Boy • Modern Tamil
Gajan
கஜன்
Signature Meaning
Gajan is a Tamil name commonly associated with the Sanskrit root "gaja" (elephant), so it often carries connotations of strength, wisdom and dignity. It may be used as a short form of names like Gajanan, an epithet of the Hindu god Ganesha. Exact usage and nuance can vary by region and family.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
Modern/ɡAd͡ʒAn/
Starts with2 / G
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 11 → Root 2 (Moon / சந்திரன்)
G(3) + A(1) + J(1) + A(1) + N(5) = 11
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 15 → Root 6
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
8· Moon (சந்திரன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeGAH-juhn
Tamil syllablesக-ஜ-ன்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./ɡad͡ʒan/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
Gaajaan