Boy • Modern Tamil
Kathir
கதிர்
Signature Meaning
Kathir is a Tamil name meaning "ray" or "beam of light." It suggests brightness, hope, and warmth, often evoking a shining presence or new beginning. The name carries gentle, positive imagery suitable for a child.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
Modern/ˈKa.T̪Iɾ/
Starts with2 / K
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 15 → Root 6 (Venus / சுக்கிரன்)
K(2) + A(1) + T(4) + H(5) + I(1) + R(2) = 15
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 31 → Root 4
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
4· Venus (சுக்கிரன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeKA-thir
Tamil syllablesக-தி-ர்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./ˈka.t̪iɾ/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
KaathirKatheerKaatheerKatirKathhirKaatir