Boy • Modern Tamil
Katheen
கதீன்
Signature Meaning
Katheen is a name used in Tamil-speaking communities. The exact origin and standard meaning are unclear, similar-sounding words in other Indian languages (for example Sanskrit/Hindi "kathin") mean "hard" or "firm," so the name is often taken to suggest strength or resilience. For a precise etymology, consult local Tamil speakers or family records.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern[Ka.T̪IːN]
Starts with2 / K
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 27 → Root 9 (Mars / செவ்வாய்)
K(2) + A(1) + T(4) + H(5) + E(5) + E(5) + N(5) = 27
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 28 → Root 1
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
8· Mars (செவ்வாய்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeka-TEEN
Tamil syllablesக-தீ-ன்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely.[ka.t̪iːn]
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
KaatheenKathinKaathinKateenKathheenKaateen