Boy • Modern Tamil
Sankara
ஸங்கரா
Signature Meaning
Sankara is a traditional South Indian name commonly linked with the Hindu god Shiva. The name is generally understood to mean “bestower of bliss” or “auspicious one.” It is used as a respectful, devotional name across Tamil and other Indian communities.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern[SaŋKaɾAː]
Starts with2 / S
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 15 → Root 6 (Venus / சுக்கிரன்)
S(3) + A(1) + N(5) + K(2) + A(1) + R(2) + A(1) = 15
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 20 → Root 2
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
6· Venus (சுக்கிரன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likesahng-KAH-raa
Tamil syllablesஸ-ங்-க-ரா
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely.[saŋkaɾaː]
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
SaankaaraaShankara