Boy • Mythology Tamil
Somanathan
சோமநாதன்
Signature Meaning
Somanathan is a traditional South Indian masculine name that combines elements meaning “Soma” (the moon) and “nathan” (lord). It is often understood as “lord of the moon” and is associated in Hindu tradition with Shiva in his lunar aspect. The name has a classical, devotional tone and is used across Tamil-speaking communities.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
MythologyMoonSpiritual
Starts withச / S
Syllables4 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 36 → Root 9 (Mars / செவ்வாய்)
S(3) + O(7) + M(4) + A(1) + N(5) + A(1) + T(4) + H(5) + A(1) + N(5) = 36
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 34 → Root 7
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
9· Mars (செவ்வாய்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeSOH-muh-NAH-than
Tamil syllablesசோ-ம-நா-த-ன்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./soːmaˈnaːt̪ən/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
SomaanaathaanSomanatanSomanathhanSomaanaataanShomanathanShomanatan