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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nachiya | Nachiya: Tamil name meaning "charming," associated with feminine elegance. | Tamil | Girl | |
| Nadar | Nadar: Indian name meaning "one who walks on water," popular among Tamils. | Indian, Tamil | Unisex | |
| Nagendran | Nagendran: Tamil name meaning "lord of snakes," culturally significant and unique. | Tamil | Boy | |
| Nageshwaran | Nageshwaran: Tamil name meaning "lord of the mountains," culturally significant. | Tamil | Boy | |
| Nageshweran | Nageshweran: Tamil name meaning "lord of serpents," culturally significant choice. | Tamil | Boy | |
| Nageswaran | Nageswaran: Tamil name meaning "lord of serpents," predominantly male. | Tamil | Boy | |
| Namithra | Namithra: Tamil name meaning modesty, associated with female gender. | Tamil | Girl | |
| Nandha | Nandha: Tamil name meaning "joy," associated with male gender. | Tamil | Boy | |
| Nandhithan | Nandhithan means "bringer of happiness," rooted in Tamil culture. | Tamil | Boy | |
| Nandhithi | Nandhithi: Tamil name meaning "joyful," associated with males, culturally significant. | Tamil | Boy | |
| Nandhithiya | Nandhithiya means "bringer of happiness," rooted in Tamil culture. | Tamil | Boy | |
| Nandhithra | Nandhithra: Tamil name meaning "joyful," elegant, and culturally significant. | Tamil | Girl | |
| Naranappa | Naranappa: Sanskrit origin, meaning "son of Narayana" or "divine." | Indian, Tamil | Boy | |
| Narmadhaa | Narmadhaa: Tamil name meaning pleasant, charming; unique and culturally significant. | Tamil | Girl | |
| Navaneetham | Navaneetham: Tamil name meaning "butter," unique and culturally significant. | Tamil | Boy | |
| Navaneethan | Navaneethan: Tamil name meaning "butter-like," unique and culturally significant. | Tamil | Boy | |
| Nayanathara | Nayanathara: Tamil name meaning "beautiful eyes," gaining global popularity. | Tamil | Girl | |
| Neelan | Neelan: Tamil name meaning "blue," symbolizing depth, wisdom, tranquility. | Tamil | Boy | |
| Neti | Neti: Unique unisex name meaning "one who guides" in Sanskrit. | Hindi, Indian, Sanskrit, Tamil, Telugu | Unisex | |
| Niketha | Niketha: Tamil name meaning "home," unique, elegant, and feminine. | Tamil | Girl | |
| Nipunitha | Nipunitha: Tamil name meaning "talented," unique, elegant, and feminine. | Tamil | Girl | |
| Nithi | Nithi: Tamil name meaning "justice," gaining global popularity and recognition. | Tamil | Boy | |
| Nithiya | Nithiya: Tamil name meaning "eternal," cherished for cultural significance. | Tamil | Girl | |
| Nithiyaah | Nithiyaah: Tamil name meaning "eternal," gaining popularity for daughters. | Tamil | Girl | |
| Nithyaa | Nithyaa: Tamil name meaning "eternal," gaining popularity for its uniqueness. | Tamil | Girl | |
| Nithyakala | Nithyakala means "eternal art," symbolizing creativity and femininity. | Tamil | Girl | |
| Nithyakalyani | Nithyakalyani means "eternally auspicious," cherished in Tamil-speaking communities. | Tamil | Girl | |
| Nithyakumari | Nithyakumari means "eternal princess," symbolizing grace and strength. | Tamil | Girl | |
| Nithyapriya | Nithyapriya means "eternally beloved," reflecting Tamil cultural significance. | Tamil | Girl | |
| Nithyashree | Nithyashree: Tamil name meaning "eternally auspicious," gaining global popularity. | Tamil | Girl |