Boy • Modern Tamil
Kizhavan
கிழவன்
Signature Meaning
Kizhavan is a Tamil name that is commonly understood to mean “old man” or “elder.” As a given name it can evoke respect, age, experience, or wisdom in a gentle, familiar way. Exact usage and tone may vary by region and context.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
Modern[KiɻAʋAn]
Starts with2 / K
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 28 → Root 1 (Sun / சூரியன்)
K(2) + I(1) + Z(7) + H(5) + A(1) + V(6) + A(1) + N(5) = 28
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 38 → Root 2
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
4· Sun (சூரியன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likekih-zhah-vun
Tamil syllablesகி-ழ-வ-ன்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely.[kiɻaʋan]
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
KizhaavaanKeezhavanKeezhaavaanKilavanKilaavaanKeelavan