Boy • Modern Tamil
Poonkan
பூங்கன்
Signature Meaning
Poonkan is a Tamil name that likely combines elements meaning "flower" with a masculine suffix. It is often interpreted as "flower boy" or "one associated with flowers," evoking beauty, gentleness, and charm. The exact origin and traditional usage are not well documented.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
ModernPuːŋɡAn
Starts with2 / P
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 35 → Root 8 (Saturn / சனி)
P(8) + O(7) + O(7) + N(5) + K(2) + A(1) + N(5) = 35
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 32 → Root 5
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
7· Saturn (சனி)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likepooNG-kahn
Tamil syllablesபூ-ங்-க-ன்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely.puːŋɡan
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
PoonkaanPunkanPunkaan