Boy • Modern Tamil
Vadivelu
வடிவேலு
Signature Meaning
Vadivelu is a Tamil masculine name often linked with the element "vel," the spear associated with the Tamil deity Murugan, suggesting notions of courage and divine protection. The name is widely recognized today as the stage name of a popular Tamil actor-comedian, which has increased its familiarity across Tamil-speaking communities. Exact etymology is not firmly established, so interpretations can vary.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
ModernʋAɖIˈVeːLu
Starts with2 / V
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 32 → Root 5 (Mercury / புதன்)
V(6) + A(1) + D(4) + I(1) + V(6) + E(5) + L(3) + U(6) = 32
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 33 → Root 6
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
4· Mercury (புதன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likevuh-di-VAY-loo
Tamil syllablesவ-டி-வே-லு
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely.ʋaɖiˈveːlu
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
VaadiveluVadeeveluVaadeeveluVadivelooVaadivelooVadeeveloo