Boy • Modern Tamil
Kalaivan
கலைவன்
Signature Meaning
Kalaivan is a Tamil name commonly understood to mean "artist" or "one skilled in the arts." It evokes creativity, artistic talent, and an appreciation for cultural expression. The name is typically used for boys in Tamil-speaking communities.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
Modern/ˈKalaɪʋəN/
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) + V(6) + A(1) + N(5) = 20
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 26 → Root 8
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
8· Moon (சந்திரன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeKA-lie-van
Tamil syllablesக-லை-வ-ன்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./ˈkalaɪʋən/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
KaalaaivaanKalaeevanKalayvanKaalaayvaanKazhaivanKazhaeevan