Boy • Modern Tamil
Vinayagan
விநாயகன்
Signature Meaning
Vinayagan (விநாயகன்) is the Tamil form of Vinayaka, a name of the Hindu deity Ganesha. The name evokes qualities such as wisdom, auspiciousness and the removal of obstacles. It is often given to boys and suggests protection and good fortune at new beginnings. Common in Tamil-speaking communities, it carries devotional and cultural resonance.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/ʋIˈNaːJəɡəN/
Starts with2 / V
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 24 → Root 6 (Venus / சுக்கிரன்)
V(6) + I(1) + N(5) + A(1) + Y(1) + A(1) + G(3) + A(1) + N(5) = 24
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 40 → Root 4
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
7· Venus (சுக்கிரன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likevi-NAH-ya-gan
Tamil syllablesவி-நா-ய-க-ன்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./ʋiˈnaːjəɡən/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
VinaayaagaanVeenayaganVinaiaganVinaaiaagaanVeenaiaganWinayagan