Boy • Modern Tamil
Thanur
தனுர்
Signature Meaning
Thanur is a concise Tamil name with a modern, rhythmic sound. It appears to be relatively rare and is used as a given name in Tamil-speaking communities. The exact origin and traditional meaning are not well documented, so many parents choose it for its clear pronunciation and contemporary feel.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
Modern/T̪A.Nuɾ/
Starts with2 / T
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 23 → Root 5 (Mercury / புதன்)
T(4) + H(5) + A(1) + N(5) + U(6) + R(2) = 23
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 28 → Root 1
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
6· Mercury (புதன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeTAH-nur
Tamil syllablesத-னு-ர்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./t̪a.nuɾ/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
ThaanurThanoorThaanoorTanurThhanurTaanur