Boy • Modern Tamil
Kiran
கிரண்
Signature Meaning
Kiran (தமிழில்: கிரண்) means "ray" or "ray of light", evoking brightness and warmth. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word kiraṇa, literally meaning a ray. Used for boys and girls across India, it suggests hope, guidance and clarity. Short and easy to pronounce, it's a popular choice for parents seeking a luminous, nature-inspired name.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/KiɾAɳ/
Starts with2 / K
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 11 → Root 2 (Moon / சந்திரன்)
K(2) + I(1) + R(2) + A(1) + N(5) = 11
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 26 → Root 8
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
3· Moon (சந்திரன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeKI-ruhn
Tamil syllablesகி-ர-ண்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./kiɾaɳ/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
KiraanKeeranKeeraan