Boy • Modern Tamil
Thanav
தனவ்
Signature Meaning
Thanav is a concise Tamil name most often used for boys. Its precise linguistic origin and traditional meaning are not well-documented and may be regional or modern. The name has a crisp, contemporary sound that many parents find distinctive and approachable. For families seeking a short, clear given name, Thanav can feel both modern and personable.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
Modern/ˈT̪Anɐʋ/
Starts with2 / T
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 22 → Root 4 (Rahu / ராகு)
T(4) + H(5) + A(1) + N(5) + A(1) + V(6) = 22
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 21 → Root 3
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
9· Rahu (ராகு)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeTAH-nav
Tamil syllablesத-ன-வ்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./ˈt̪anɐʋ/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
ThaanaavTanavThhanavTaanaavThhaanaavThanaw