Boy • Modern Tamil
Sankar
சங்கர்
Signature Meaning
Sankar (சங்கர்) is a Tamil form of the name Shankara, traditionally associated with Lord Shiva. It is commonly understood to mean “giver of bliss” or “doer of good,” carrying connotations of auspiciousness and benevolence. Widely used in Tamil-speaking communities, the name suggests strength, goodwill, and a gentle spiritual connection.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/SaŋɡAr/
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) + K(2) + A(1) + R(2) = 14
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 19 → Root 1
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
4· Mercury (புதன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeSAHNG-kar
Tamil syllablesச-ங்-க-ர்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./saŋɡar/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
SaankaarShankarShaankaar