Boy • Traditional Tamil
Thennavan
தென்னவன்
Signature Meaning
Thennavan is a Tamil name often understood as "one from the south" or "southern man." It can also carry a noble, regional sense, reflecting pride in Tamil identity and heritage. The name has a strong, traditional sound and is often associated with warmth, strength, and cultural roots.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
TraditionalVirtueCourage
Starts withத / T
Syllables3 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 37 → Root 1 (Sun / சூரியன்)
T(4) + H(5) + E(5) + N(5) + N(5) + A(1) + V(6) + A(1) + N(5) = 37
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 36 → Root 9
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
7· Sun (சூரியன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likethen-NAH-van
Tamil syllablesதெ-ன்-ன-வ-ன்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely.t̪enːəʋən
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
ThennaavaanTennavanThhennavanTennaavaanThhennaavaanThennawan