Boy • Modern Tamil
Mahan
மகன்
Signature Meaning
Mahan is a Tamil name most commonly understood to mean “son” or “male child.” It is a straightforward, traditional choice that highlights family and kinship. Spelling variations and similar-sounding names occur across different Indian languages, so usage and nuance can vary by region.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/MaɡAn/
Starts with2 / M
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 16 → Root 7 (Ketu / கேது)
M(4) + A(1) + H(5) + A(1) + N(5) = 16
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 19 → Root 1
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
1· Ketu (கேது)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeMAH-guhn
Tamil syllablesம-க-ன்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./maɡan/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
Maahaan