Boy • Modern Tamil
Thanu
தனு
Signature Meaning
Thanu is a short, gentle-sounding Tamil name used for boys and girls. It conveys simplicity, warmth, and a modern, easy-to-pronounce charm. The exact linguistic origin in Tamil is uncertain. Many parents choose it for its brevity and versatile appeal.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/T̪Anu/
Starts with2 / T
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 21 → Root 3 (Jupiter / குரு)
T(4) + H(5) + A(1) + N(5) + U(6) = 21
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 19 → Root 1
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
8· Jupiter (குரு)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeTAH-noo
Tamil syllablesத-னு
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./t̪anu/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
ThaanuThanooThaanooTanuThhanuTaanu