Boy • Modern Tamil
Karthan
கார்த்தன்
Signature Meaning
Karthan is a Tamil masculine name likely associated with the Hindu god Kartikeya (also known as Murugan). It conveys qualities often linked to that deity, such as bravery, youthful leadership, and devotion. The name is used in South India and among Tamil-speaking families as a devotional or traditional choice. Exact linguistic derivation of this particular Tamil form is not fully certain.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
ModernKaːR.T̪ːAn
Starts with2 / K
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 20 → Root 2 (Moon / சந்திரன்)
K(2) + A(1) + R(2) + T(4) + H(5) + A(1) + N(5) = 20
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 28 → Root 1
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
1· Moon (சந்திரன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likekaar-ttan
Tamil syllablesகா-ர்-த்-த-ன்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely.kaːr.t̪ːan
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
KaarthaanKartanKarthhanKaartaanKaarthhaan