Boy • Modern Tamil
Nikethan
நிகேதன்
Signature Meaning
Nikethan is a Tamil given name derived from the Sanskrit word niketana, meaning "abode" or "dwelling." It conveys ideas of home, shelter, or a sacred place. The name suggests warmth, stability, and a welcoming presence. It is commonly used among Tamil-speaking families in South India.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/NiˈKeːT̪An/
Starts with2 / N
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 28 → Root 1 (Sun / சூரியன்)
N(5) + I(1) + K(2) + E(5) + T(4) + H(5) + A(1) + N(5) = 28
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 37 → Root 1
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
5· Sun (சூரியன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likenee-KAY-than
Tamil syllablesநி-கே-த-ன்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./niˈkeːt̪an/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
NikethaanNeekethanNeekethaanNiketanNikethhanNiketaan