Boy • Modern Tamil
Natraj
நத்ராஜ்
Signature Meaning
Natraj is a variant of the Sanskrit name Nataraja, an epithet of the Hindu god Shiva. It literally means “lord of dance” or “king of dance,” evoking movement, rhythm, and creative power. As a given name in Tamil and other Indian communities, it often suggests artistic energy and leadership.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/Na.T̪RaːD͡ʒ/
Starts with2 / N
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 14 → Root 5 (Mercury / புதன்)
N(5) + A(1) + T(4) + R(2) + A(1) + J(1) = 14
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 19 → Root 1
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
9· Mercury (புதன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likenah-TRAAJ
Tamil syllablesந-த்-ரா-ஜ்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./na.t̪raːd͡ʒ/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
NaatraajNathrajNaathraaj