Boy • Modern Tamil
Nayagan
நாயகன்
Signature Meaning
Nayagan is a Tamil name that commonly means "hero" or "leader." It conveys qualities of courage, honor, and responsibility, and is often used to refer to a protagonist or respected chief. The name is widely used in Tamil-speaking communities as a strong, positive given name.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
Modern/NaːJaɡAn/
Starts with2 / N
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 17 → Root 8 (Saturn / சனி)
N(5) + A(1) + Y(1) + A(1) + G(3) + A(1) + N(5) = 17
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 27 → Root 9
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
8· Saturn (சனி)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeNAA-yah-gun
Tamil syllablesநா-ய-க-ன்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./naːjaɡan/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
NaayaagaanNaiaganNaaiaagaanNyaganNayaagaan