Boy • Modern Tamil
Kanniyan
கண்ணியன்
Signature Meaning
Kanniyan is a Tamil masculine name that appears related to the root "kanni," a word commonly associated with a maiden or qualities of purity. The suffix "-yan" is a frequent masculine ending in South Indian names, so the name is often understood to suggest innocence, purity, or youthful grace. It is used as a personal name with gentle, positive connotations.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
Modern/KaɳɳIjan/
Starts with2 / I
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 21 → Root 3 (Jupiter / குரு)
K(2) + A(1) + N(5) + N(5) + I(1) + Y(1) + A(1) + N(5) = 21
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 35 → Root 8
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
6· Jupiter (குரு)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likekuh-NN-ee-yuhn
Tamil syllablesக-ண்-ணி-ய-ன்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./kaɳɳijan/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
KaanniyaanKanneeyanKaanneeyaan