Boy • Modern Tamil
Kalaikannan
கலைக்கண்ணன்
Signature Meaning
Kalaikannan combines 'kalai' (meaning art) and 'Kannan' (a familiar Tamil name often associated with Krishna or meaning 'beloved'). The name suggests artistic devotion or a person cherished for creative gifts. It evokes cultural warmth and a connection to the arts in Tamil-speaking communities.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
Modern/Ka.LaɪKːAɳɳAn/
Starts with2 / K
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 27 → Root 9 (Mars / செவ்வாய்)
K(2) + A(1) + L(3) + A(1) + I(1) + K(2) + A(1) + N(5) + N(5) + A(1) + N(5) = 27
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 35 → Root 8
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
8· Mars (செவ்வாய்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeka-LAI-kkan-nan
Tamil syllablesக-லை-க்-க-ண்-ண-ன்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./ka.laɪkːaɳɳan/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
KalaeekannanKalaykannanKazhaikannanKazhaeekannanKazhaykannan