Boy • Modern Tamil
Govindan
கோவிந்தன்
Signature Meaning
Govindan is a Tamil masculine name linked to Govinda, a name for the Hindu god Krishna (an avatar of Vishnu). It often implies devotion, reverence, or a personal connection to that divine figure and is commonly used among Tamil-speaking families. The name carries cultural and religious resonance in South India without a single fixed literal translation.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern[KoːʋIn̪D̪An]
Starts with2 / க
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 32 → Root 5 (Mercury / புதன்)
G(3) + O(7) + V(6) + I(1) + N(5) + D(4) + A(1) + N(5) = 32
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 41 → Root 5
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 likeKOH-vin-dahn
Tamil syllablesகோ-வி-ந்-த-ன்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely.[koːʋin̪d̪an]
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
GovindaanGoveendanGoveendaanGovindhanGovindhaanGoveendhan