Boy • Modern Tamil
Ratnam
ரத்னம்
Signature Meaning
Ratnam is a Tamil name meaning “gem” or “jewel,” suggesting value, beauty, and brightness. It is used as both a personal name and a family name in South India. The name evokes rarity and positive, elegant imagery often chosen for its uplifting connotations.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
ModernɾAt̪.N̪Am
Starts with2 / R
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 17 → Root 8 (Saturn / சனி)
R(2) + A(1) + T(4) + N(5) + A(1) + M(4) = 17
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 22 → Root 4
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
3· Saturn (சனி)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeRAHT-nam
Tamil syllablesர-த்-ன-ம்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely.ɾat̪.n̪am
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
RaatnaamRathnamRaathnaam