Girl • Modern Tamil
Kathavi
கதவி
Signature Meaning
Kathavi is a melodic Tamil name with a gentle, lyrical sound. Its precise etymology and literal meaning are not well-documented, so any specific origin is uncertain. The name conveys a poetic, creative impression and may appeal to parents seeking an uncommon, elegant choice. It reads as warm and expressive while remaining distinctive.
Quick Facts
Gender👧 Girl
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
Modern/Ka.T̪A.ʋI/
Starts with2 / K
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 20 → Root 2 (Moon / சந்திரன்)
K(2) + A(1) + T(4) + H(5) + A(1) + V(6) + I(1) = 20
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 27 → Root 9
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
4· Moon (சந்திரன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likekuh-thuh-vee
Tamil syllablesக-த-வி
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./ka.t̪a.ʋi/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
KaathaaviKathaveeKaathaaveeKataviKathhaviKaataavi