Boy • Modern Tamil
Karanam
கரணம்
Signature Meaning
Karanam is a Tamil name derived from a word meaning “cause” or “reason.” It suggests origins, explanation, or someone who brings clarity and purpose. In parts of South India the term has also been used historically as a title or family name linked to administrative or record-keeping roles.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/KaɾAɳAm/
Starts with2 / K
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 16 → Root 7 (Ketu / கேது)
K(2) + A(1) + R(2) + A(1) + N(5) + A(1) + M(4) = 16
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 23 → Root 5
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
6· Ketu (கேது)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeka-RAH-num
Tamil syllablesக-ர-ண-ம்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./kaɾaɳam/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
Kaaraanaam