Boy • Modern Tamil
Sivan
சிவன்
Signature Meaning
Sivan (சிவன்) is the Tamil form of the name Shiva, used as a given name in Tamil-speaking communities. It refers to the Hindu god Shiva and is commonly understood to mean “the auspicious one.” The name carries connotations of spiritual strength, protection, and renewal, and is often chosen for its religious and cultural significance.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/SiʋAn/
Starts with2 / C
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 16 → Root 7 (Ketu / கேது)
S(3) + I(1) + V(6) + A(1) + N(5) = 16
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 20 → Root 2
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
9· Ketu (கேது)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeSEE-vahn
Tamil syllablesசி-வ-ன்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./siʋan/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
SivaanSeevanSeevaanShivanShivaanSheevan