Wednesday, February 25 2026

Tamil Baby Name

Keshavan – கேஷவன்

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Keshavan (கேஷவன்) is a Tamil/South Indian form of the Sanskrit name Keshava, traditionally used as an epithet of the Hindu god Vishnu/Krishna. The name is associated with devotion and divine qualities; traditional interpretations include ideas like 'one with beautiful hair' or a reference to the slaying of the demon Keshi. It is commonly used as a respectful, theistic given name in Tamil-speaking communities.

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Pronunciation

Keshavan – கேஷவன்

English pronunciation
KAY-shuh-vuhn
IPA: /keːʃəʋən/
Tamil pronunciation
கே-ஷ-வ-ன்