Boy • Modern Tamil
Jagan
ஜகன்
Signature Meaning
Jagan is a concise, traditional South Indian name commonly understood to mean “world” or “universe.” It is often used on its own or seen as a short form of Jagannath, a name meaning “lord of the world.” The name suggests breadth, presence, and a timeless quality that many parents find appealing.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/D͡ʒAɡAn/
Starts with2 / J
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 11 → Root 2 (Moon / சந்திரன்)
J(1) + A(1) + G(3) + A(1) + N(5) = 11
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 15 → Root 6
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
1· Moon (சந்திரன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeJAH-gahn
Tamil syllablesஜ-க-ன்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./d͡ʒaɡan/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
Jaagaan