Boy • Modern Tamil
Rahul
ராகுல்
Signature Meaning
Rahul (ராகுல்) is a widely used male name among Tamil speakers and across India. It is commonly understood in many sources to convey ideas like being able, efficient, or overcoming difficulties. Exact wording and emphasis vary by tradition, so meanings are presented in a general, family-friendly way.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/ˈɾAːɡUl/
Starts with2 / R
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 17 → Root 8 (Saturn / சனி)
R(2) + A(1) + H(5) + U(6) + L(3) = 17
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 24 → Root 6
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 likeRAA-gul
Tamil syllablesரா-கு-ல்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./ˈɾaːɡul/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
RaahulRahoolRaahoolRahuzhRaahuzhRahoozh