Boy • Modern Tamil
Raghavan
ராகவன்
Signature Meaning
Raghavan (ராகவன்) is a traditional South Indian name commonly used in Tamil and Malayalam-speaking communities. It stems from the Sanskrit epithet Raghava, meaning "descendant of Raghu," and is associated with Lord Rama in Hindu tradition. The name suggests lineage, honor, and devotion.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/ˈRaːɡəʋəN/
Starts with2 / R
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 24 → Root 6 (Venus / சுக்கிரன்)
R(2) + A(1) + G(3) + H(5) + A(1) + V(6) + A(1) + N(5) = 24
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 36 → Root 9
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
5· Venus (சுக்கிரன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeRAA-ga-vun
Tamil syllablesரா-க-வ-ன்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./ˈraːɡəʋən/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
RaaghaavaanRaghawanRaaghaawaan