Boy • Modern Tamil
Kalaivel
கலைவேள்
Signature Meaning
Kalaivel is a Tamil given name that conveys a sense of artistic skill combined with strength. It often evokes creativity, leadership, and a protective or guiding presence. The exact historical origin or literal breakdown of the name is not confirmed.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
Modern/Kalai̯Veːɭ/
Starts with2 / K
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 22 → Root 4 (Rahu / ராகு)
K(2) + A(1) + L(3) + A(1) + I(1) + V(6) + E(5) + L(3) = 22
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 28 → Root 1
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
8· Rahu (ராகு)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeka-LAI-vayl
Tamil syllablesக-லை-வே-ள்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./kalai̯veːɭ/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
KaalaaivelKalaeevelKaalaaeevelKalayvelKaalaayvelKazhaivezh