Boy • Modern Tamil
Lingam
லிங்கம்
Signature Meaning
Lingam is a traditional name that refers to a symbolic emblem in Hindu tradition, commonly associated with the god Shiva. The term is derived from Sanskrit and can mean a mark, sign, or symbol. As a given name in Tamil-speaking communities, it often conveys spiritual and cultural heritage. It is used both as a devotional reference and a familial name in parts of South India.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/LiŋɡAm/
Starts with2 / T
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 17 → Root 8 (Saturn / சனி)
L(3) + I(1) + N(5) + G(3) + A(1) + M(4) = 17
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 29 → Root 2
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
7· Saturn (சனி)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeling-gam
Tamil syllablesலி-ங்-க-ம்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./liŋɡam/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
LingaamLeengamLeengaamZhingamZhingaamZheengam