Boy • Modern Tamil
Mahendran
மகேந்திரன்
Signature Meaning
Mahendran is a Tamil masculine name commonly used by Tamil-speaking families. It is likely derived from the Sanskrit name Mahendra, which conveys the sense of a great leader or 'great Indra' and suggests strength and authority. The name is used both as a given name and occasionally as a family name, carrying classical and respectful connotations.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/MaˈHendɾAn/
Starts with2 / M
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 32 → Root 5 (Mercury / புதன்)
M(4) + A(1) + H(5) + E(5) + N(5) + D(4) + R(2) + A(1) + N(5) = 32
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 42 → Root 6
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
4· Mercury (புதன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likemah-HEN-dran
Tamil syllablesம-கே-ந்-தி-ர-ன்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./maˈhendɾan/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
MaahendraanMahendhranMaahendhraan