Wednesday, February 25 2026

Tamil Baby Name

Kantha – கந்தா

Signature meaning

Male

Kantha is a short name used in Tamil-speaking communities. It is often interpreted in South Asian contexts to mean "beloved" or "beautiful." Some sources also connect the form to the Tamil name for the deity Murugan (Kandha), but exact origins vary.

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Pronunciation

Kantha – கந்தா

English pronunciation
KAHN-daa
IPA: /kan̪d̪aː/
Tamil pronunciation
க-ந்-தா