Boy • Traditional Tamil
Karikalan
கரிகாலன்
Signature Meaning
Karikalan is a traditional Tamil name strongly associated with the celebrated Chola king Karikalan. It is often understood as a royal and historical name, suggesting leadership, strength, and legacy. Because it is tied to a specific ruler, the name carries a sense of dignity and cultural pride.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
TraditionalVirtue
Starts withக / K
Syllables4 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 18 → Root 9 (Mars / செவ்வாய்)
K(2) + A(1) + R(2) + I(1) + K(2) + A(1) + L(3) + A(1) + N(5) = 18
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 33 → Root 6
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
3· Mars (செவ்வாய்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likekuh-ree-KAA-lun
Tamil syllablesக-ரி-கா-ல-ன்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely.kaɾiɡaːɭan
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
KaarikaalaanKareekalanKarikazhanKareekazhan