Boy • Modern Tamil
Kannan
கண்ணன்
Signature Meaning
Kannan (கண்ணன்) is a tender Tamil name commonly used as an affectionate form of Lord Krishna. It carries warm, loving connotations and is often given to boys to express endearment and devotion. The name suggests closeness, charm, and a playful, caring spirit.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
Modern/KaɳɳAn/
Starts with2 / K
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 19 → Root 1 (Sun / சூரியன்)
K(2) + A(1) + N(5) + N(5) + A(1) + N(5) = 19
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 19 → Root 1
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
1· Sun (சூரியன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeKA-nn-an
Tamil syllablesக-ண்-ண-ன்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./kaɳɳan/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
Kaannaan