Boy • Modern Tamil
Velavan
வேலவன்
Signature Meaning
Velavan is a Tamil masculine name that can be understood as ‘spear-bearer’ or ‘he who holds the vel.’ It is commonly associated with the Hindu god Murugan, whose principal weapon is the vel, and evokes qualities of bravery and protection. The name is used in Tamil-speaking communities and carries devotional and heroic connotations.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
Modern/ʋEːLɐʋɐN/
Starts with2 / V
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 27 → Root 9 (Mars / செவ்வாய்)
V(6) + E(5) + L(3) + A(1) + V(6) + A(1) + N(5) = 27
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 23 → Root 5
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
6· Mars (செவ்வாய்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeVAY-luh-vuhn
Tamil syllablesவே-ல-வ-ன்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./ʋeːlɐʋɐn/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
VelaavaanVezhavanVezhaavaanWelawanWelaawaanWezhawan