Boy • Modern Tamil
Kaithan
கெய்தன்
Signature Meaning
Kaithan is a Tamil given name with a short, rhythmic sound that is often used for boys. Its precise origin and original meaning are not well documented, so specific etymology cannot be confirmed here. The name feels modern and easy to pronounce across languages, which may appeal to parents seeking a concise Tamil name.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
Modern[Kaɪ̯.T̪ɐN]
Starts with2 / K
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 19 → Root 1 (Sun / சூரியன்)
K(2) + A(1) + I(1) + T(4) + H(5) + A(1) + N(5) = 19
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 28 → Root 1
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
4· Sun (சூரியன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeKAI-tun
Tamil syllablesகெ-ய்-த-ன்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely.[kaɪ̯.t̪ɐn]
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
KaaithaanKaeethanKaaeethaanKaythanKaaythaanKaitan