Boy • Mythology Tamil
Nandanar
நந்தனார்
Signature Meaning
Nandanar is a traditional Tamil masculine name best known from a revered Shaiva saint celebrated in Tamil devotional literature. The name carries cultural associations of devotion, humility, and spiritual dedication linked to that saint. It is commonly used in Tamil-speaking communities as a way to honor his legacy. The precise literal etymology is not certain.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
MythologyVirtueLoveSpiritual
Starts withந / N
Syllables4 syllables
NumerologyNumerology is a traditional number-based interpretation. Use it as cultural guidance, not as a rule.
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Pronunciation Guide
Say it likenuhn-DAH-naar
Tamil syllablesந-ந்-த-னா-ர்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./n̪ən̪d̪aːɾ/
Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
NaandaanaarNandhanar