Boy • Modern Tamil
Thanavan
தனவன்
Signature Meaning
Thanavan is a masculine name used in Tamil-speaking communities. It conveys a sense of individuality and quiet strength, often associated with dignity and self-reliance. The precise historical origin or literal etymology is not confirmed.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
Modern/T̪A.Na.ʋAn/
Starts with2 / T
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 28 → Root 1 (Sun / சூரியன்)
T(4) + H(5) + A(1) + N(5) + A(1) + V(6) + A(1) + N(5) = 28
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 27 → Root 9
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
8· Sun (சூரியன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeTAH-nah-vahn
Tamil syllablesத-ன-வ-ன்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./t̪a.na.ʋan/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
ThaanaavaanTanavanThhanavanTaanaavaanThanawanThaanaawaan