Boy • Modern Tamil
Kaalan
காளன்
Signature Meaning
Kaalan is a concise masculine Tamil name that conveys a sense of strength, steadiness, and presence. Its short, strong sound often gives the impression of resilience and reliability. The exact linguistic origin is not certain, so common meanings emphasize the name’s tone and popular associations rather than a confirmed etymology.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
Modern/KaːɭAn/
Starts with2 / K
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 13 → Root 4 (Rahu / ராகு)
K(2) + A(1) + A(1) + L(3) + A(1) + N(5) = 13
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 13 → Root 4
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
4· Rahu (ராகு)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeKAA-lan
Tamil syllablesகா-ள-ன்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./kaːɭan/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
KalanKaaaalaanKaazhanKazhan