Boy • Modern Tamil
Manivannan
மணிவண்ணன்
Signature Meaning
Manivannan is a Tamil masculine name commonly linked to the element 'mani', often meaning 'gem' or 'jewel', which suggests value, beauty, or brilliance. The name is generally taken to evoke someone associated with preciousness or worth. The precise historical origin of the suffix '-vannan' is less certain.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
Modern/MaɳIʋAɳɳAn/
Starts with2 / M
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 34 → Root 7 (Ketu / கேது)
M(4) + A(1) + N(5) + I(1) + V(6) + A(1) + N(5) + N(5) + A(1) + N(5) = 34
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 40 → Root 4
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
3· Ketu (கேது)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeMAH-ni-vun-nun
Tamil syllablesம-ணி-வ-ண்-ண-ன்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./maɳiʋaɳɳan/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
MaanivaannaanManeevannanManiwannanMaaniwaannaanManeewannan