Boy • Modern Tamil
Kaalaavan
காலவன்
Signature Meaning
Kaalaavan is a Tamil masculine name with a bold, traditional sound. It evokes qualities like strength, dignity, and steady leadership, making it well suited for a boy. Specific literal etymology is unclear, so any direct translations should be treated cautiously.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
Modern/KaːLɐʋɐN̪/
Starts with2 / K
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 21 → Root 3 (Jupiter / குரு)
K(2) + A(1) + A(1) + L(3) + A(1) + A(1) + V(6) + A(1) + N(5) = 21
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 19 → Root 1
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
9· Jupiter (குரு)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeKAA-luh-vuhn
Tamil syllablesகா-ல-வ-ன்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./kaːlɐʋɐn̪/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
KalavanKaazhaavanKazhavanKaalaawanKalawanKaazhaawan