Boy • Modern Tamil
Than
தன்
Signature Meaning
Than is associated with the Tamil word for “self” or “own,” and as a name it suggests independence, identity, or personal strength. It is often used as a short, modern given name or as an element in compound names. Exact historical origin and standalone usage are not fully certain.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
Modern/T̪An/
Starts with2 / T
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 15 → Root 6 (Venus / சுக்கிரன்)
T(4) + H(5) + A(1) + N(5) = 15
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 16 → Root 7
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 liketahn
Tamil syllablesத-ன்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./t̪an/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
ThaanTanThhanTaanThhaan