Boy • Modern Tamil
Kanniyam
கண்ணியம்
Signature Meaning
Kanniyam is a Tamil given name that evokes qualities of dignity, grace, and inner strength. It suggests a calm, respectful presence and a gentle sense of honor. The name works well for parents seeking a soft yet noble-sounding choice.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
Modern/KaɳɳIjam/
Starts with2 / K
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 20 → Root 2 (Moon / சந்திரன்)
K(2) + A(1) + N(5) + N(5) + I(1) + Y(1) + A(1) + M(4) = 20
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 34 → Root 7
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
8· Moon (சந்திரன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeka-NNI-yam
Tamil syllablesக-ண்-ணி-ய-ம்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./kaɳɳijam/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
KaanniyaamKanneeyamKaanneeyaam