Boy • Modern Tamil
Mugan
முகன்
Signature Meaning
Mugan is a Tamil given name often linked to the Tamil word for "face" (mugam). It suggests presence, appearance, or a notable countenance and is typically used for males. The precise historical origin and deeper etymology are not well documented.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
Modern/MuɡAn̪/
Starts with2 / M
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 19 → Root 1 (Sun / சூரியன்)
M(4) + U(6) + G(3) + A(1) + N(5) = 19
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 20 → Root 2
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
4· Sun (சூரியன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeMU-gan
Tamil syllablesமு-க-ன்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./muɡan̪/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
MugaanMooganMoogaan