Boy • Modern Tamil
Vamana
வாமனா
Signature Meaning
Vamana is the name of a well-known avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu, traditionally depicted as a dwarf who restored cosmic balance. The name is commonly understood to mean “dwarf” or “small one” in Sanskrit and often symbolizes humility, resourcefulness, and moral strength. It is used in India, including among Tamil-speaking families, as a devotional and mythological name.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/ʋAːManaː/
Starts with2 / V
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 18 → Root 9 (Mars / செவ்வாய்)
V(6) + A(1) + M(4) + A(1) + N(5) + A(1) = 18
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 16 → Root 7
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
7· Mars (செவ்வாய்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likevaa-ma-naa
Tamil syllablesவா-ம-னா
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./ʋaːmanaː/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
VaamaanaaWamanaWaamaanaa