Boy • Modern Tamil
Kalaiyan
கலையான்
Signature Meaning
Kalaiyan is a Tamil masculine name that generally conveys a connection to art, skill, or creativity. It is commonly understood to reflect someone artistic or talented in creative pursuits. The exact historical etymology is not fully confirmed, but the sense of artistry is widely accepted.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
Modern/Ka.LaijaːN/
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) + Y(1) + A(1) + N(5) = 15
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 29 → Root 2
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
8· Venus (சுக்கிரன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeka-LAI-yaan
Tamil syllablesக-லை-யா-ன்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./ka.laijaːn/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
KaalaaiyaanKalaeeyanKalayyanKaalaayyaanKazhaiyanKazhaeeyan