Boy • Modern Tamil
Thilak
திலக்
Signature Meaning
Thilak (also spelled Tilak) refers to the ceremonial mark traditionally worn on the forehead and is used as a masculine given name in Tamil-speaking communities. It conveys auspiciousness, blessing, honor, or spiritual devotion associated with that mark. As a name it often expresses a wish for the child to be respected, fortunate, or guided by faith.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/T̪Ilak/
Starts with2 / T
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 16 → Root 7 (Ketu / கேது)
T(4) + H(5) + I(1) + L(3) + A(1) + K(2) = 16
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 25 → Root 7
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
8· Ketu (கேது)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeTIH-luk
Tamil syllablesதி-ல-க்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./t̪ilak/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
ThilaakTheelakTheelaakTilakThhilakTilaak