Boy • Modern Tamil
Maran
மாரன்
Signature Meaning
Maran (மாரன்) is a traditional Tamil masculine name with a strong, compact sound. It is commonly used to convey bravery, heroism, or a bold spirit. Some sources link similar forms in other Indic languages to concepts of death, so exact origin and nuance can vary. Many parents choose it for its crisp, memorable quality.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
Modern/MaːɾəN/
Starts with2 / M
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 13 → Root 4 (Rahu / ராகு)
M(4) + A(1) + R(2) + A(1) + N(5) = 13
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 20 → Root 2
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
6· Rahu (ராகு)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeMAA-ruhn
Tamil syllablesமா-ர-ன்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./maːɾən/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
Maaraan