Boy • Modern Tamil
Muthu
முத்து
Signature Meaning
Muthu (முத்து) is a Tamil name that literally means “pearl.” It evokes qualities like rarity, beauty, and value. Widely used in Tamil-speaking communities as a simple, classic given name, it suits any gender. The name carries a gentle, positive connotation without elaborate or specific religious ties.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
Modern/Mut̪ːU/
Starts with2 / M
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 25 → Root 7 (Ketu / கேது)
M(4) + U(6) + T(4) + H(5) + U(6) = 25
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 20 → Root 2
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
2· Ketu (கேது)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeMOO-thu
Tamil syllablesமு-த்-து
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./mut̪ːu/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
MoothooMutuMuthhuMootooMoothhoo