Boy • Modern Tamil
Kalaikkavi
கலைக்கவி
Signature Meaning
Kalaikkavi is a Tamil name combining words for 'art' and 'poet', commonly understood as 'poet of the arts' or 'artist-poet'. It evokes creativity, lyrical expression, and a love of literature or performance. The name conveys an artistic, imaginative spirit and a gentle, cultured impression.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
Modern/KalaikːAʋI/
Starts with2 / K
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 20 → Root 2 (Moon / சந்திரன்)
K(2) + A(1) + L(3) + A(1) + I(1) + K(2) + K(2) + A(1) + V(6) + I(1) = 20
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 34 → Root 7
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
2· Moon (சந்திரன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeka-LAI-kka-vee
Tamil syllablesக-லை-க்-க-வி
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./kalaikːaʋi/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
KaalaaikkaaviKalaeekkaveeKalaykkaviKaalaaykkaaviKazhaikkaviKazhaeekkavee