Boy • Modern Tamil
Ilaiyan
இளையன்
Signature Meaning
Ilaiyan (இளையன்) is a Tamil name generally understood to mean “young man” or “youthful one.” It evokes youth, energy, and the idea of being the younger or junior member of a family. It is commonly used as a masculine given name in Tamil-speaking communities.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
Modern/IɭAijan/
Starts with2 / I
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 13 → Root 4 (Rahu / ராகு)
I(1) + L(3) + A(1) + I(1) + Y(1) + A(1) + N(5) = 13
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 35 → Root 8
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
5· Rahu (ராகு)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeih-LAI-yahn
Tamil syllablesஇ-ளை-ய-ன்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./iɭaijan/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
IlaaiyaanEelaeeyanIlayyanIlaayyaanIzhaiyanIzhaaiyaan