Girl • Traditional Tamil
Kalaiyamma
கலையம்மா
Signature Meaning
Kalaiyamma is a Tamil feminine name combining the elements kalai (art, skill) and amma (mother). It can be interpreted as “mother of the arts” or “artful mother,” suggesting creativity, nurturing, and skill. The name is often used affectionately or honorifically and carries warm, artistic connotations.
Quick Facts
Gender👧 Girl
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
TraditionalArtMusicVirtue
Starts withக / K
Syllables5 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 19 → Root 1 (Sun / சூரியன்)
K(2) + A(1) + L(3) + A(1) + I(1) + Y(1) + A(1) + M(4) + M(4) + A(1) = 19
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 33 → Root 6
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
6· Sun (சூரியன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeka-LAI-yam-maa
Tamil syllablesக-லை-ய-ம்-மா
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./ka.laɪ.jamːaː/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
KalaeeyammaKalayyammaKazhaiyammaKazhaeeyammaKazhayyammaKalyyamma