Girl • Modern Tamil
Sangai
சங்கை
Signature Meaning
Sangai is a Tamil word meaning "conch," the ceremonial sea shell often used in temple rituals. The name evokes sound, purity, and auspicious beginnings linked with prayer and traditional ceremonies. As a given name it suggests cultural depth and a connection to ritual and music.
Quick Facts
Gender👧 Girl
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
Modern/SaŋɡAi/
Starts with2 / C
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 14 → Root 5 (Mercury / புதன்)
S(3) + A(1) + N(5) + G(3) + A(1) + I(1) = 14
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 24 → Root 6
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
7· Mercury (புதன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likesahng-guy
Tamil syllablesச-ங்-கை
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./saŋɡai/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
SaangaaiSangaeeSaangaaeeSangaySaangaayShangai