Tamil Baby Names

Tamil baby names carry the sound, history and meaning of the Tamil naming tradition. Our collection holds 20 Tamil names, 8 for boys and 10 for girls, each with its own meaning, origin notes, popularity and numerology. Browse the names below and follow any one for its full profile.

Whether you are drawn to Tamil names for heritage, for their sound, or simply for a meaning that resonates, this page is a living list that grows as we research and add more. Names are shown with the most prominent first.

Tamil names & meanings

AnbuLove — gentle, modern and genuinely meaningfulTamil · Numerology 11ArulGrace, divine blessing — a classic with a fresh edgeTamil · Numerology 7EzhilBeauty, splendour — soft-sounding with strong rootsTamil · Numerology 33InbaJoy, bliss — a classic with a fresh edgeTamil · Numerology 8IniyaSweet, pleasant — gentle, modern and genuinely meaningfulTamil · Numerology 4Karthik(the god Murugan); bestower of courage — warm, characterful and easy to wearTamil · Numerology 33KayalBeautiful, fish-shaped eyes — a small name carrying real depthTamil · Numerology 5MalarFlower, blossom — timeless and effortless to sayTamil · Numerology 9MathiThe moon; intellect — rooted yet ready to travelTamil · Numerology 6MukilA cloud — understated and quietly elegantTamil · Numerology 3MullaiJasmine — a small name carrying real depthTamil · Numerology 5MuruganTender, beautiful; (the god of war) — memorable across culturesTamil · Numerology 5NilaThe moon — soft-sounding with strong rootsTamil · Numerology 9SelvanWealthy; a young man — memorable across culturesTamil · Numerology 1SelviWealthy one; goddess — full of character and easy to loveTamil · Numerology 22TamaraiLotus — a name with quiet staying powerTamil · Numerology 9ThamizhSweetness, beauty; (the Tamil language) — distinctive without trying too hardTamil · Numerology 4ThendralA gentle southern breeze — understated and quietly elegantTamil · Numerology 1Vaigai(a sacred river) — full of character and easy to loveTamil · Numerology 4Vel(Murugan's sacred spear) — a name with quiet staying powerTamil · Numerology 3

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Frequently Asked Questions

+What are some popular Tamil baby names?

Well-known Tamil names in our collection include Anbu, Arul, Ezhil, Inba, Iniya. Each name links to a full profile with its meaning, origin, popularity and numerology.

+How many Tamil names are listed here?

We currently list 20 Tamil names — 8 for boys and 10 for girls, and the collection grows regularly as we research and add more.

+How do I choose a Tamil name?

Start from the meaning you want for your child, then read the full profile for pronunciation, popularity and sibling-name ideas. You can also use our name, sibling and middle-name tools to refine your shortlist.