Boy • Modern Tamil
Kattalai
கட்டளை
Signature Meaning
Kattalai is a Tamil word that generally means “command,” “order,” or “directive,” carrying a sense of authority and instruction. As a name, it can evoke decisiveness, leadership, and a commanding presence. It is not commonly used as a given name, so its use in naming tends to be bold and unconventional.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
Modern/KəʈːAɭAi/
Starts with2 / K
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 17 → Root 8 (Saturn / சனி)
K(2) + A(1) + T(4) + T(4) + A(1) + L(3) + A(1) + I(1) = 17
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 21 → Root 3
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
2· Saturn (சனி)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likekut-TAH-lai
Tamil syllablesக-ட்-ட-ளை
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./kəʈːaɭai/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
KaattaalaaiKattalaeeKattalayKaattaalaayKaththalaiKaththalaee