Boy • Modern Tamil
Kesavan
கேசவன்
Signature Meaning
Kesavan is the Tamil form of the Sanskrit name Keshava, a traditional epithet of the Hindu god Vishnu. The name is commonly understood to mean "one with beautiful hair" and is used as a devotional or respectful personal name. It conveys associations of protection, strength, and divine grace.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/KeːSaʋəN/
Starts with2 / K
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 23 → Root 5 (Mercury / புதன்)
K(2) + E(5) + S(3) + A(1) + V(6) + A(1) + N(5) = 23
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 19 → Root 1
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
5· Mercury (புதன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeKAY-sah-vuhn
Tamil syllablesகே-ச-வ-ன்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./keːsaʋən/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
KesaavaanKeshavanKeshaavaanKesawanKesaawaanKeshawan