Boy • Modern Tamil
Velu
வேலு
Signature Meaning
Velu (வேலு) is a Tamil masculine name often used across Tamil-speaking communities. It is commonly associated with vel, the spear linked to the deity Murugan, and so carries connotations of courage and protection. The name is also frequently used as a short or affectionate form of longer Tamil names, and its exact family or regional significance can vary.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
Modern/ʋEːLu/
Starts with2 / V
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 20 → Root 2 (Moon / சந்திரன்)
V(6) + E(5) + L(3) + U(6) = 20
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 15 → Root 6
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
6· Moon (சந்திரன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeVAY-loo
Tamil syllablesவே-லு
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./ʋeːlu/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
VelooVezhuVezhooWeluWelooWezhu