Boy • Modern Tamil
Venkat
வேங்கட்
Signature Meaning
Venkat (வேங்கட்) is a popular Tamil masculine name, commonly used as a short form of Venkatesh or Venkateswara. It is associated with the Hindu deity Venkateswara and carries connotations of devotion, protection, and auspiciousness. The name feels familiar and traditional in South Indian families and is often chosen for its cultural and religious resonance.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/ʋEːŋɡAʈ/
Starts with2 / V
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 23 → Root 5 (Mercury / புதன்)
V(6) + E(5) + N(5) + K(2) + A(1) + T(4) = 23
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 19 → Root 1
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
4· Mercury (புதன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeVAYN-gaht
Tamil syllablesவே-ங்-க-ட்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./ʋeːŋɡaʈ/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
VenkaatVenkathVenkaathWenkatWenkaatWenkath