Names with Tamil Origins

This page aims to provide you with a comprehensive list of Tamil names, offering insights into their meanings and origins. Browse through over 373 names below to find the perfect one for your loved one, a name that carries a piece of Tamil culture and heritage.

Meaning of Tamil Names

"Tamil names" refers specifically to names that originate from the Tamil language and culture, deeply rooted in the history and traditions of the Tamil people of South Asia.

Unlock the profound meanings hidden within Tamil names, a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Tamil people.

Top 10 Tamil Names

Top 10 Most Popular Tamil Names in 2024
Based on name popularity data
Top Ten Tamil Boy NamesTop Ten Tamil Girl Names
  1. Arjun (Sanskrit): "clear, shining, bright," "one who wins," mythological warrior prince in the Mahabharata.

  2. Agastya: Sanskrit name meaning "immovable" or "undefeatable"

  3. Dhilan: Tamil origin, "ocean waves"; strength, power, vastness, beauty.

  4. Brave and adventurous, connected to the sea

  5. Dry, arid land or spiritual connection to nature (Tamil)

  1. Rain: Life-giving force, renewal, cleansing; Sanskrit (Vri), Tamil (Varuna), and Greek (Zeus) origins.

  2. Kasi: Shining, radiant, lord, king, grandmother, one who brings joy

  3. Shelva: Tamil origin, meaning "Goddess of wealth and prosperity" (Lakshmi).

  4. Kani: Beauty, grace, strength, precious, abundance, protection

  5. Iniya, meaning "sweet" or "charming" in Tamil, is a popular name for girls in India and other Tamil-speaking countries.

  6. Valli: - Sanskrit: creeper, vine - Tamil: young woman - Strength, power

  7. Oviya: Tamil origin, "painting" or "beautiful picture"

  8. Kayal: A steady presence like a sandbank

  9. Venba: Verse, poem, crafted words (Tamil/Sanskrit)

  10. Amma, meaning "mother" in Indian languages, symbolizes love, compassion, and the bond between mother and child.

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