Boy • Traditional 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
TraditionalVirtueMythology
Starts withஇ / I
Syllables5 syllables
NumerologyNumerology is a traditional number-based interpretation. Use it as cultural guidance, not as a rule.
1· Destiny Path
Pronunciation Guide
Say it likeih-LAI-yuh-paa
Tamil syllablesஇ-ளை-ய-ப்-பா
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./iɭaijappaː/
Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
IlaayaappaaEelayappaIlaiappaIlaaiaappaaEelaiappaIzhayappa