Boy • Modern Tamil
Nivas
நிவாஸ்
Signature Meaning
Nivas means “dwelling” or “abode,” evoking the idea of a home or place of residence. It is commonly used as a masculine given name in India, especially in southern regions. The name carries warm connotations of shelter, belonging, and steadiness.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/ˈNiʋAːS/
Starts with2 / N
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 16 → Root 7 (Ketu / கேது)
N(5) + I(1) + V(6) + A(1) + S(3) = 16
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 20 → Root 2
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
1· Ketu (கேது)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeNI-vaas
Tamil syllablesநி-வா-ஸ்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./ˈniʋaːs/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
NivaasNeevasNeevaasNivashNivaashNeevash