Boy • Modern Tamil
Kapilan
கபிலன்
Signature Meaning
Kapilan (கபிலன்) is a Tamil masculine name used in South India. It may be connected with the classical name Kapila and is often interpreted as 'tawny' or 'reddish-brown.' In everyday use the name suggests steady strength, calmness, and practical wisdom.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
Modern/Ka.Pi.LəN/
Starts with2 / K
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 21 → Root 3 (Jupiter / குரு)
K(2) + A(1) + P(8) + I(1) + L(3) + A(1) + N(5) = 21
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 28 → Root 1
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 likeKA-pih-luhn
Tamil syllablesக-பி-ல-ன்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./ka.pi.lən/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
KaapilaanKapeelanKaapeelaanKapizhanKaapizhaanKapeezhan