Boy • Modern Tamil
Vasu
வாசு
Signature Meaning
Vasu is a short South Asian given name often associated with wealth, goodness, and brightness. In Hindu tradition the name is linked to the Vasus, a group of minor deities, and can carry connotations of excellence or prosperity. It is commonly used as a masculine name in Tamil-speaking communities and elsewhere in India.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/ʋAːSu/
Starts with2 / V
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 16 → Root 7 (Ketu / கேது)
V(6) + A(1) + S(3) + U(6) = 16
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 9 → Root 9
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
4· Ketu (கேது)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeVAA-soo
Tamil syllablesவா-சு
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./ʋaːsu/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
VaasuVasooVaasooVashuVaashuVashoo