Boy • Modern Tamil
Kandan
கந்தன்
Signature Meaning
Kandan (கந்தன்) is a Tamil name traditionally used as an epithet of the Hindu god Murugan. It evokes qualities of youthful vigour, bravery and leadership. The name is common in Tamil-speaking communities and often chosen for its cultural and devotional associations.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
Modern/Kand̪An̪/
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) + D(4) + A(1) + N(5) = 18
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 18 → Root 9
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 likeKAHN-dahn
Tamil syllablesக-ந்-த-ன்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./kand̪an̪/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
KaandaanKandhanKaandhaan