Boy • Modern Tamil
Kanagan
கனகன்
Signature Meaning
Kanagan (கனகன்) is commonly understood to mean 'gold' or 'golden', evoking brightness, value and warmth. The name is used as a masculine given name in Tamil-speaking communities. Its connotations suggest purity, prosperity and a radiant character. Exact linguistic origin is not certain.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/Ka.NaɡAn/
Starts with2 / K
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 18 → Root 9 (Mars / செவ்வாய்)
K(2) + A(1) + N(5) + A(1) + G(3) + A(1) + N(5) = 18
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 22 → Root 4
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
7· Mars (செவ்வாய்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeKAH-nuh-guhn
Tamil syllablesக-ன-க-ன்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./ka.naɡan/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
Kaanaagaan