Boy • Modern Tamil
Ilangkathir
இளங்கதிர்
Signature Meaning
Ilangkathir is a Tamil name often understood to mean “young ray” or “young beam of light.” It evokes freshness, gentle brightness, and the promise of new beginnings. The name carries poetic connotations of youth and radiance. Usage and exact nuance can vary by family or region.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
Modern/IɭAŋKatiɾ/
Starts with2 / I
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 28 → Root 1 (Sun / சூரியன்)
I(1) + L(3) + A(1) + N(5) + G(3) + K(2) + A(1) + T(4) + H(5) + I(1) + R(2) = 28
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 56 → Root 2
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
4· Sun (சூரியன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeIH-lung-kah-theer
Tamil syllablesஇ-ள-ங்-க-தி-ர்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./iɭaŋkatiɾ/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
IlaangkaathirEelangkatheerIlangkatirIlangkathhirIlaangkaatirIlaangkaathhir