Boy • Modern Tamil
Naman
நமன்
Signature Meaning
Naman is a short, masculine name that commonly means “salutation” or “respectful bow.” It suggests qualities of humility, reverence, and courteous greeting. The name is widely used in India and is commonly linked to the Sanskrit root "namas," which means to bow or show respect.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern[Na.Man]
Starts with2 / N
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 16 → Root 7 (Ketu / கேது)
N(5) + A(1) + M(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.
9· Ketu (கேது)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeNAH-mahn
Tamil syllablesந-ம-ன்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely.[na.man]
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
Naamaan