Boy • Modern Tamil
Nathan
நந்தன்
Signature Meaning
Nathan is widely known from Hebrew as meaning “he gave” or “gift.” In South Indian use, the similar-sounding name Nandan is commonly associated with joy, delight, or a beloved son. Exact usage and nuance can vary by family and region, so parents often choose the sense that resonates most with them.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
Modern/N̪And̪An/
Starts with2 / N
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 21 → Root 3 (Jupiter / குரு)
N(5) + A(1) + T(4) + H(5) + A(1) + N(5) = 21
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 22 → Root 4
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
4· Jupiter (குரு)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeNAN-dhan (a as in 'father')
Tamil syllablesந-ந்-த-ன்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./n̪and̪an/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
NaathaanNatanNathhanNaataanNaathhaan