Boy • Modern Tamil
Nagan
நாகன்
Signature Meaning
Nagan is a Tamil masculine name commonly associated with the word "naga," meaning "serpent" or "snake" in South Asian languages. The name often evokes imagery of protection, guardianship, and ancient mythic power connected to serpents in regional folklore. Exact historical derivation and local usage can vary by family and region.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
Modern/NaːɡAn/
Starts with2 / N
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 15 → Root 6 (Venus / சுக்கிரன்)
N(5) + A(1) + G(3) + A(1) + N(5) = 15
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 19 → Root 1
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
9· Venus (சுக்கிரன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeNAA-gan
Tamil syllablesநா-க-ன்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./naːɡan/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
Naagaan