128+ Tamil Boy Names with Meanings

Browse 128+ Tamil boy names with meanings, rashi, nakshatra & numerology. Explore modern and traditional Tamil boys names and filter by starting letter or rashi to find the perfect name.

Looking for the perfect Tamil boy name? Below you'll find 128+ Tamil boys names, each listed with its meaning, script, rashi, nakshatra, and numerology. Filter the list by starting letter or by your baby's rashi, and use the quick guide below to shortlist a Tamil boy name your family will love.

Name Meaning
Abhishek
अभिषेक
Mesh · Hindu, Marathi, Gujarati, Punjabi, Bengali, Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil
anointing
Aditya
आदित्य
Mesh · Hindu, Hinduism, Marathi, Malayalam, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Nepali, Indonesian
belonging to Aditi
Ajay
अजय
Mesh · Hindu, Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil
unconquered
Ajinth
Mesh · Tamil
A Tamil name for boys
Ananda
আনন্দ
Mesh · Hindu, Sanskrit, Buddhism, Tamil, Bengali
happiness, bliss
Anbu
அன்பு
Mesh · Hindu, Tamil
love
Anil
अनिल
Mesh · Hindu, Marathi, Bengali, Punjabi, Gujarati, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Nepali
air, wind
Anjana
अंजना
Mesh · Hindu, Marathi, Bengali, Assamese, Malayalam, Tamil, Hinduism
kohl, collyrium
Aravind
अरविन्द, अरविंद
Mesh · Hindu, Marathi, Kannada, Tamil
lotus
Arivaali
Mesh · Tamil
Clever and intelligent; a person who is excellent
Arivanan
Mesh · Tamil
Most intelligent person; one who uses wit
Arivarasan
Mesh · Tamil
King of intelligence
Aruna
अरुणा
Mesh · Hinduism, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Hindu, Sinhalese
reddish brown, dawn
Ashwin
अश्विन
Mesh · Hindu, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada
possessed of horses
Aswin
Mesh · Tamil
Spear-friend; Friend of Gods; From the land of ash trees; Strong; Knowledge; Powerful
Chandra
चन्द्र, चन्द्रा
Meen · Hindu, Hinduism, Bengali, Assamese, Marathi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Nepali
moon
Chandrashekhar
चंद्रशेखर, चन्द्रशेखर
Meen · Hindu, Marathi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Odia
crown of the moon
Dishan
Kark · Tamil
One with sacred knowledge; An ibex
Durai
துரை
Kark · Hindu, Tamil
chief, leader
Ezhil
எழில்
Vrishabh · Tamil
beauty
Greeshkandaraja
Tamil
The leader of men who protects or owns domestic animals
Hari
हरि
Mithun · Hindu, Hinduism, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Nepali
brown, yellow, tawny; monkey, horse, lion
Jaishankar
Makar · Tamil
Lord Shiva's great victory
Jaya
जया
Makar · Hinduism, Tamil, Telugu, Hindu, Marathi
victory
Kalaivarman
Mithun · Tamil
Artistic person
Kalanjiyam
Mithun · Tamil
Prosperity
Kallaicone
Mithun · Tamil
King of arts
Kamala
कमला
Mithun · Hinduism, Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, Hindu, Nepali
lotus; pale red
Kanalan
Mithun · Tamil
He who shines
Karuvalan
Mithun · Tamil
A resourceful and prosperous individual
Kayilai
Mithun · Tamil
The place where God Sivan resides
Kethan
Mithun · Tamil
Home; Pure gold; He who ruins; Constable of a castle; Captain
Kethar
Mithun · Tamil
Of pure gold
Khavin
Makar · Tamil
He is handsome and beautiful
Kiran
किरण
Hindu, Marathi, Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil, Gujarati, Nepali, Urdu
dust; thread; sunbeam
Kishor
किशोर
Mithun · Hindu, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Nepali
colt
Kotravan
Mithun · Tamil
The name means King
Kovalan
Mithun · Tamil
Kovalan means Heroic Man
Kovith
Mithun · Tamil
Kovith means The Wise and Smart One
Krishna
कृष्ण
Hinduism, Hindu, Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Nepali
black, dark
Lakshmi
लक्ष्मी
Mesh · Hinduism, Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam, Marathi, Hindu, Odia
sign, mark
Maaran
Singh · Tamil
One who is from the hills; Great sea
Maarimuthu
Singh · Tamil
One who prospers
Maavarasan
Singh · Tamil
One who is a Great King
Madhimaran
Singh · Tamil
A person of great intelligence and bravery
Madhirukkum
Singh · Tamil
A male Tamil name
Madhu
मधु
Singh · Hindu, Marathi, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Telugu
honey, sweet
Makaran
Singh · Tamil
A sea monster
Manavazagan
Singh · Tamil
A Tamil male name
Manimaaran
Singh · Tamil
A person who is known for his bravery

How to choose a Tamil boy name

  • Start with the meaning. Shortlist Tamil boys names whose meaning reflects a quality you want for your child — light, courage, devotion, or joy.
  • Match the rashi or nakshatra. Many Indian families choose a name starting with the syllable of the baby's birth rashi or nakshatra. Use the rashi links below to see names for each sign.
  • Say it aloud. Test the full name with your surname. Short, easy-to-pronounce Tamil boy names tend to travel well.
  • Consider numerology. Every name in the table above lists its numerology number if that tradition matters to your family.

Find a boy name by rashi (birth star)

Pick your baby's rashi to see names starting with its traditional syllables.

Rashi Zodiac Starting letters
Mesh मेष Aries च, ल, अ (Ch, L, A)
Vrishabh वृषभ Taurus व, ई, उ, ए, ओ (V, Ee, U, E, O)
Mithun मिथुन Gemini क, छ, घ, ह (K, Chh, Gh, H)
Kark कर्क Cancer ड, ह (D, H)
Singh सिंह Leo म, ट (M, T)
Kanya कन्या Virgo प, ठ, ष, ण, ट (P, Th, Sh, N, T)
Tula तुला Libra र, त (R, T)
Vrishchik वृश्चिक Scorpio न, य, त (N, Y, T)
Dhanu धनु Sagittarius भ, ध, फ, य, ढ (Bh, Dh, Ph, Y, Dh)
Makar मकर Capricorn ख, ज, ग, भ (Kh, J, G, Bh)
Kumbh कुंभ Aquarius ग, स, द (G, S, D)
Meen मीन Pisces द, च, झ, थ (D, Ch, Jh, Th)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many Tamil boy names are there?

We list 128+ Tamil baby boy names, each with meaning, rashi, nakshatra, and numerology.

How do I choose a Tamil name for my baby?

Pick a meaning you love, then narrow by your baby's rashi or nakshatra syllable if you follow that tradition. Every name here lists its meaning and numerology to help you decide.

Do Tamil boy names work for any rashi?

Yes — filter this list by rashi to find Tamil boy names that start with your baby's rashi or nakshatra syllable.

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