Boy • Modern Tamil
Ilayappa
இளையப்பா
Signature Meaning
Ilayappa is a Tamil given name likely formed from elements meaning “young” and “father,” so it can be read as “young father” or an affectionate “young dad.” It is often used as a familiar or endearing name rather than a strict literal description. Exact historical origins and usage are not confirmed.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
Modern/IɭAijappaː/
Starts with2 / I
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 24 → Root 6 (Venus / சுக்கிரன்)
I(1) + L(3) + A(1) + Y(1) + A(1) + P(8) + P(8) + A(1) = 24
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 36 → Root 9
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
1· Venus (சுக்கிரன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeih-LAI-yuh-paa
Tamil syllablesஇ-ளை-ய-ப்-பா
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./iɭaijappaː/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
IlaayaappaaEelayappaIlaiappaIlaaiaappaaEelaiappaIzhayappa