Girl • Modern Tamil
Kathiri
கதிரி
Signature Meaning
Kathiri is commonly interpreted as a word associated with light or a ray, suggesting brightness and warmth. As a given name it evokes sunlight, radiance, and a sense of hope. The precise historical origin is not certain, but the name is used in Tamil-speaking communities with these positive connotations.
Quick Facts
Gender👧 Girl
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
Modern/KəT̪IɾI/
Starts with2 / K
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 16 → Root 7 (Ketu / கேது)
K(2) + A(1) + T(4) + H(5) + I(1) + R(2) + I(1) = 16
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 40 → Root 4
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
9· Ketu (கேது)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeKAH-ti-ri
Tamil syllablesக-தி-ரி
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./kət̪iɾi/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
KaathiriKatheereeKaatheereeKatiriKathhiriKaatiri