Boy • Traditional Tamil
Valluvan
வள்ளுவன்
Signature Meaning
Valluvan is a Tamil name that is strongly associated with the respected poet-sage Valluvanar, known for the timeless ethical work often linked with wisdom and virtue. In modern use, the name can suggest learning, dignity, and a thoughtful character. It is a meaningful choice for parents who appreciate Tamil literary heritage.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
TraditionalWisdomVirtue
Starts withவ / V
Syllables3 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 31 → Root 4 (Rahu / ராகு)
V(6) + A(1) + L(3) + L(3) + U(6) + V(6) + A(1) + N(5) = 31
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 24 → Root 6
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
4· Rahu (ராகு)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likevah-LLU-van
Tamil syllablesவ-ள்-ளு-வ-ன்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely.[ʋaɭːuʋan]
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
VaalluvaanValloovanVaalloovaanVazhzhuvanVazhzhoovanWalluwan