Girl • Modern Tamil
Kanaga
கனக
Signature Meaning
Kanaga is a Tamil name that means "gold" or "golden". It evokes qualities of radiance, warmth, and preciousness. The name is often chosen for its simple, elegant sound and positive imagery. Usage and spelling can vary across regions.
Quick Facts
Gender👧 Girl
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
Modern/ˈKanaɡA/
Starts with2 / K
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 13 → Root 4 (Rahu / ராகு)
K(2) + A(1) + N(5) + A(1) + G(3) + A(1) = 13
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 17 → Root 8
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
3· Rahu (ராகு)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeKAH-nah-gah
Tamil syllablesக-ன-க
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./ˈkanaɡa/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
Kaanaagaa