Discover and Shortlist Your Perfect Baby Names!
Tamil names are deeply rooted in Dravidian culture and influenced by Hindu traditions and Tamil literature. Names like Arul (grace) and Priya (beloved) carry meanings tied to spirituality, virtues, and familial bonds. These names reflect the linguistic richness and cultural heritage of Tamil Nadu and its global diaspora.
| Name | Meaning | Origins | Gender | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arumugathasan | Arumugathasan: Tamil name meaning "son of Lord Murugan," culturally significant. | Tamil | Boy | |
| Arumugavel | Arumugavel: Tamil name meaning "son of Lord Murugan," culturally significant. | Tamil | Boy | |
| Arumukan | Arumukan: Tamil name meaning "six-faced," culturally significant for males. | Tamil | Boy | |
| Arunan | Arunan: Tamil name meaning "radiant like the sun," culturally significant. | Tamil | Boy | |
| Arunan | Arunan: Tamil name meaning "radiant like the sun," culturally significant. | Tamil | Boy | |
| Arunasalam | Arunasalam: Tamil name meaning "light of peace," primarily male. | Tamil | Boy | |
| Arunraja | Arunraja means "king of dawn" in Sanskrit; Indian origin. | Indian, Tamil | Boy | |
| Ashvithaa | Ashvithaa: Tamil name meaning "full of life," unique and vibrant. | Tamil | Girl | |
| auli | Auli means "noble" in Sanskrit; it's a name of Indian origin. | Algonquian, American, Arabic, Armenian, Biblical, Cherokee, Chinese, Dakota, Hebrew, Indian, Japanese, Maori, Persian, Sanskrit, Tamil, Turkish, Urdu | Either | |
| Badri Prasath | Badri Prasath: Tamil name meaning "Lord Vishnu's gift," symbolizing strength. | Tamil | Boy | |
| Baishalini | Baishalini: Tamil name meaning "young girl," unique and culturally significant. | Tamil | Girl | |
| Balachander | Balachander: Tamil name meaning "crescent moon," symbolizing beauty and tranquility. | Tamil | Boy | |
| Balachandran | Balachandran means "young moon," symbolizing beauty in Tamil culture. | Tamil | Boy | |
| Balakrishnan | Balakrishnan: Tamil name meaning "young Krishna," significant in Hindu culture. | Tamil | Boy | |
| Balamuruganathan | Balamuruganathan means "young, handsome lord Murugan" in Tamil culture. | Tamil | Boy | |
| Balamurugavel | Balamurugavel means "young Murugan," reflecting Tamil cultural significance. | Tamil | Boy | |
| Balanayagi | Balanayagi: Tamil name meaning "young goddess," symbolizing grace and femininity. | Tamil | Girl | |
| Balaraman | Balaraman: Tamil name meaning "strong," symbolizing resilience and cultural heritage. | Tamil | Boy | |
| Balasubramanyam | Balasubramanyam signifies strength and wisdom, honoring Tamil heritage. | Tamil | Boy | |
| Balasubramoniam | Balasubramoniam: Unique Tamil name symbolizing strength, beauty, and heritage. | Tamil | Boy | |
| Barani | Barani: Tamil name meaning "shining star," gaining popularity among parents. | Tamil | Boy | |
| Barathi | Barathi: Tamil name meaning "goddess Saraswati," symbolizing knowledge and creativity. | Tamil | Girl | |
| Baskaran | Baskaran: Tamil name meaning "sun," culturally significant, traditionally cherished. | Tamil | Boy | |
| BuBu | BuBu means "baby" in various cultures; origin varies by context. | African, American, Arabic, Asian, Australian, Biblical, Cherokee, Chinese, Dakota, English, Indian, Indigenous, Japanese, Korean, Maori, Native American, Persian, Punjabi, Spanish, Swahili, Tamil, Yoruba, Zulu | Either | |
| Busy | Busy means occupied; originates from Old English "bysig," meaning active. | American, Arabic, Armenian, Biblical, Cherokee, Chinese, Dakota, English, Hebrew, Indian, Irish, Japanese, Latin, Persian, Portuguese, Spanish, Tamil, Turkish, Urdu | Unisex | |
| Ceylon | Ceylon: ancient name for Sri Lanka, derived from Sanskrit "Lanka." | Sanskrit, Sri Lankan, Tamil | Either | |
| Chandrakumaran | Chandrakumaran means "moon prince," symbolizing elegance and heritage. | Tamil | Boy | |
| Chanthir | Chanthir: Tamil name meaning "moon," gaining popularity among Tamil speakers. | Tamil | Boy | |
| Chelvan | Chelvan: Tamil name meaning "blessed," culturally significant, male gender. | Tamil | Boy | |
| Chinnakannan | Chinnakannan means "young Krishna," reflecting Tamil cultural significance. | Tamil | Boy |
