Boy • Pure Tamil
Thalaivan
தலைவன்
Signature Meaning
Thalaivan is a Tamil name commonly understood to mean "leader," "chief," or "head." It suggests someone who guides, commands respect, or takes responsibility. The name carries a strong, authoritative tone and is often used in South Indian cultural contexts. Nuances of use and connotation can vary by region and family tradition.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
Pure TamilCourageVirtue
Starts withத / T
Syllables3 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 27 → Root 9 (Mars / செவ்வாய்)
T(4) + H(5) + A(1) + L(3) + A(1) + I(1) + V(6) + A(1) + N(5) = 27
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 liketah-LAI-vuhn
Tamil syllablesத-லை-வ-ன்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely.[t̪alai̯ʋan̪]
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
ThaalaaivaanThalaeevanThalayvanThaalaayvaanTalaivanThhalaivan