Boy • Modern Tamil
Mayan
மாயன்
Signature Meaning
Mayan is a Tamil name commonly associated with 'maya' (illusion) and can suggest magic, mystery, or enchantment. It is also used to convey creativity and skill, especially in artistic or craft traditions. Some sources connect the name to classical Tamil figures described as artisans or divine craftsmen, though accounts vary.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
Modern/MaːJan/
Starts with2 / M
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 12 → Root 3 (Jupiter / குரு)
M(4) + A(1) + Y(1) + A(1) + N(5) = 12
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 18 → Root 9
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
4· Jupiter (குரு)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeMAA-yan
Tamil syllablesமா-ய-ன்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./maːjan/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
MaayaanMaianMaaiaanMyanMayaan