Boy • Modern Tamil
Nadan
நடன்
Signature Meaning
Nadan is a Tamil name commonly associated with performance and is often understood to mean ‘actor’ or ‘dancer’. The name evokes movement, presence, and expressive ability on stage. Exact historical origin and full nuances of the word vary by region and usage.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
Modern/NaɖAn/
Starts with2 / N
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 16 → Root 7 (Ketu / கேது)
N(5) + A(1) + D(4) + A(1) + N(5) = 16
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 16 → Root 7
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
3· Ketu (கேது)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeNAH-dun
Tamil syllablesந-ட-ன்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./naɖan/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
NaadaanNadhanNaadhaan