Boy • Modern Tamil
Makaran
மகரன்
Signature Meaning
Makaran is a Tamil masculine name. It is often associated with Makara, a traditional South Asian motif referring to a crocodile and the zodiac sign Capricorn, so the name can suggest strength, resilience, and a connection to water or the winter season. Exact origin and customary usage vary by region and family.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/MakaɾAn/
Starts with2 / M
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 16 → Root 7 (Ketu / கேது)
M(4) + A(1) + K(2) + A(1) + R(2) + A(1) + N(5) = 16
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 23 → Root 5
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
6· Ketu (கேது)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likemah-KAH-run
Tamil syllablesம-க-ர-ன்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./makaɾan/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
Maakaaraan