Boy • Modern Tamil
Kalaiyar
கலையர்
Signature Meaning
Kalaiyar is a Tamil name that conveys a connection with art and creative skill. It is commonly understood to suggest an artist, artisan, or someone gifted in creative expression. The name carries gentle connotations of craftsmanship, cultural refinement, and imaginative talent.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
Modern/ˈKa.Laɪ.Jar/
Starts with2 / K
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 12 → Root 3 (Jupiter / குரு)
K(2) + A(1) + L(3) + A(1) + I(1) + Y(1) + A(1) + R(2) = 12
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 33 → Root 6
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
3· Jupiter (குரு)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeKAH-lie-yar
Tamil syllablesக-லை-ய-ர்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./ˈka.laɪ.jar/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
KaalaaiyaarKalaeeyarKalayyarKaalaayyaarKazhaiyarKazhaeeyar