Boy • Modern Tamil
Mayilvahan
மயில்வாசன்
Signature Meaning
Mayilvahan literally evokes the image of a peacock rider and is commonly understood to mean "peacock rider" or "one who rides a peacock." The name is traditionally associated with the Hindu god Murugan (Kartikeya), who is often depicted with a peacock as his mount. It suggests qualities of grace, beauty, and a link to South Indian devotional tradition.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
Modern/ˈMa.Jil.ʋAː.SəN/
Starts with2 / M
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 28 → Root 1 (Sun / சூரியன்)
M(4) + A(1) + Y(1) + I(1) + L(3) + V(6) + A(1) + H(5) + A(1) + N(5) = 28
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 43 → Root 7
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
5· Sun (சூரியன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeMY-il-VAA-san
Tamil syllablesம-யி-ல்-வா-ச-ன்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./ˈma.jil.ʋaː.sən/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
MaayilvaahaanMayeelvahanMaiilvahanMaaiilvaahaanMaieelvahanMayizhvahan