Boy • Traditional Tamil
Kalvan
கல்வன்
Signature Meaning
Kalvan is a Tamil name commonly understood as someone who is clever, resourceful, or skillful. In some contexts, it can also suggest a bold or daring person. It is a strong, distinctive name with a traditional Tamil feel.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
TraditionalWisdom
Starts withக / K
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 18 → Root 9 (Mars / செவ்வாய்)
K(2) + A(1) + L(3) + V(6) + A(1) + N(5) = 18
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 16 → Root 7
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
5· Mars (செவ்வாய்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeKAL-van
Tamil syllablesக-ல்-வ-ன்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely.ˈkaɭʋan
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
KaalvaanKazhvanKaazhvaanKalwanKaalwaanKazhwan