Boy • Modern Tamil
Kalaikkar
கலைக்கர்
Signature Meaning
Kalaikkar likely derives from Tamil elements meaning ‘art’ plus a suffix for a person. It is commonly understood to mean ‘artist’ or ‘one skilled in the arts.’ The name evokes creativity, craftsmanship, and cultural expression.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
Modern[KaˈLaɪKːAr]
Starts with2 / K
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 15 → Root 6 (Venus / சுக்கிரன்)
K(2) + A(1) + L(3) + A(1) + I(1) + K(2) + K(2) + A(1) + R(2) = 15
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 30 → Root 3
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
4· Venus (சுக்கிரன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeka-LAI-kkar
Tamil syllablesக-லை-க்-க-ர்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely.[kaˈlaɪkːar]
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
KaalaaikkaarKalaeekkarKalaykkarKaalaaykkaarKazhaikkarKazhaeekkar