Boy • Modern Tamil
Kelavan
கேளவன்
Signature Meaning
Kelavan is a Tamil given name most commonly used for boys. The precise origin and literal meaning are not well documented in widely available sources. Many families choose it for its sound or local cultural significance, consult family elders or specialist references for a definitive meaning.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
Modern[KeːɭAvan]
Starts with2 / K
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 23 → Root 5 (Mercury / புதன்)
K(2) + E(5) + L(3) + A(1) + V(6) + A(1) + N(5) = 23
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 21 → Root 3
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
4· Mercury (புதன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeKAY-LAH-vun
Tamil syllablesகே-ள-வ-ன்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely.[keːɭavan]
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
KelaavaanKezhavanKezhaavaanKelawanKelaawaanKezhawan