
Written by Ambili Kartha
Naming a baby is a fascinating milestone for parents. It is different in all cultures and traditions. The Tamil language is one of the oldest and has an amazing collection of names that are closer to traditions and not influenced by modernity. Most of the names have a Tamil base. Some traditions and cultures consider the birth of a girl to be auspicious, as is the arrival of Goddess Mahalakshmi. Goddess Laxmi marks wealth and prosperity, and as per Hinduism, a Hindu Tamil girl is named with the birth nakshatra. Every padhaa of the nakshatra corresponds to a Tamilian letter. Many people keep this letter as the first letter when searching for Tamil Baby girl names.
Some parents choose numerology or astrology as well. With changing times, however, some parents also look for a mix of traditional as well as modern or trendy names. Numerological significance is achieved by choosing a name that results in a number that is the sum of the letters used in the name. A compilation of some names of different religions, modern as well as traditional, is given in the below article.
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Tamilians hold a naming ceremony called the ‘Thottil’ ceremony. This takes place two weeks after the baby is born and comprises friends, family, and near and dear ones. All these people repeat the name of the baby three times, after which the father writes the baby’s name on a plate of rice.
SL No | Name | Meaning |
1 | Aksara | Script |
2 | Amudha | Sweet |
3 | Asmika | Beautiful Soul |
4 | Athira | Jasmine |
5 | Balini | Strong |
6 | Bhaskari | Bright like sun |
7 | Buvanisha | Piece of Land |
8 | Cauvery | Name of a river |
9 | Dakshinya | Goddess Parvati |
10 | Devasena | God Karthikey’s wife |
11 | Devashri | Name of a Goddess |
12 | Dhanaya | Deity of Wealth |
13 | Gagini | Goddess |
14 | Gandhini | Fragrant |
15 | Gopika | One who protects cows |
16 | Harinika | Goddess of Vasu |
17 | Harshini | Joyful |
18 | Hema | Golden |
19 | Hemasri | Golden Body |
20 | Hemlata | Golden Vine |
21 | Ishita | Skillfull |
22 | Jeevani | Life |
23 | Jithanya | Champion |
24 | Joshika | Youth |
25 | Kadambini | An array of clouds |
26 | Kairavi | Star |
27 | Kajjali | Black Eye Liner |
28 | Kala | Art |
29 | Kalaimagal | Goddess Saraswati |
30 | Kaniksha | Golden |
31 | Karuli | Innocent |
32 | Kimatra | Attractive |
33 | Kirtika | Famous |
34 | Krishika | Prosperity |
35 | Madhu | Sweet Girl |
36 | Madhuksara | One who showers honey |
37 | Mahima | Reputation |
38 | Manju | Snow Fall |
39 | Monisha | Wise |
40 | Nangai | Cultured Girl |
41 | Navanika | One who is always young |
42 | Navina | Young Baby Girl |
43 | Nidhiksha | Gem |
44 | Nikhila | Perfect |
45 | Nipuna | Ideal |
46 | Nivisha | Emotion |
47 | Ojasvita | Brightful |
48 | Oviya | Artist |
49 | Parimala | Good Smell |
50 | Parthavi | Goddess Sita |
51 | Pavithra | Holy and Pure |
52 | Poojita | One who is worshipped |
53 | Poorvaja | Elder Sister |
54 | Pramila | Arjun’s wife |
55 | Pranaya | Leader |
56 | Rachna | Creation |
57 | Renu | Particle |
58 | Sahaja | Natural |
59 | Sajani | Caring and loving |
60 | Sampriti | Attraction |
61 | Samyukta | Goddess Durga |
62 | Sanjana | Smooth |
63 | Sastika | Lord Murugan |
64 | Shashini | Moonshine |
65 | Shaswati | Immortal |
66 | Shini | Shining |
67 | Srishti | Universe |
68 | Suchitra | Good Picture |
69 | Swarna | Golden Female |
70 | Tajana | Princess |
71 | Tanisi | Goddess Durga |
72 | Tanushka | Goddess of Gold |
73 | Tanvika | Cute |
74 | Tanvitha | Tamil Goddess |
75 | Tarika | A star |
76 | Taruni | Young |
77 | Teja | Bright like sun |
78 | Thanyasri | Affinity |
79 | Tharanika | Goddess Earth |
80 | Tharunika | Young Lady |
81 | Thirumagal | Goddess Lakshmi |
82 | Thushitha | Goddess Saraswati |
83 | Tirtha | Holy Place |
84 | Tishya | Auspicious Star |
85 | Titiksha | Patient |
86 | Trinayani | Goddess Durga |
87 | Udayasri | Raising Sun |
88 | Umaiyal | Goddess Parvati |
89 | Umeshwari | Goddess Parvati |
90 | Usharani | Dawn |
91 | Varshika | Tamil Goddess |
92 | Varunika | Goddess of rain |
93 | Vikasni | Goddess lakshmi |
94 | Vinisha | Wisdom |
95 | Visalini | Goddess Saraswati |
96 | Vismita | Amaze |
97 | Yachika | Demand |
98 | Yadita | Lord of the night |
99 | Yakshitha | Wonder Baby |
100 | Yashini | Having Fame |
101 | Yeshna | Happiness |
Tamil names are generally close to their traditions and inspired by cultural values, goddesses, their attributes, etc. Given below is a compilation of pure Tamilian names, which are sorted alphabetically with meanings. Some of them are given below:
SL No | Name | Meaning |
1 | Aaba | Light |
2 | Aadarsha | Wealth |
3 | Aadarshini | Idealistic |
4 | Aadharsha | Ambitious |
5 | Aadhavi | Earth |
6 | Aadhilakshmi | Goddess Lakshmi |
7 | Aadhini | First |
8 | Aadhya | The First power |
9 | Aadrika | Apsara |
10 | Aakashini | Sky |
11 | Aaradhya | Worshipped like a god |
12 | Aaravi | Peace |
13 | Aarini | Fearless |
14 | Aarthi | Worship |
15 | Aarudhra | Lord Shiva |
16 | Aashi | Happiness |
17 | Aashika | Lovable |
18 | Aashvi | Blesssed |
19 | Aasmitha | Pride |
20 | Aathirai | The Sixth Star |
21 | Aathmika | Soul |
22 | Aathvika | Matchless |
23 | Abhi | Fearless |
24 | Abhijita | Victorious |
25 | Abhirami | Goddess Parvati |
26 | Abi | Simplicity |
27 | Abidha | Compassion |
28 | Abinaya | Acting |
29 | Achala | Mountain |
30 | Agamya | Wisdom |
31 | Agana | Fearless |
32 | Aishwarya | Wealth |
33 | Akalya | Bright |
34 | Akhilnila | Aromatic and Cool |
35 | Akila | The World |
36 | Akilan | Intelligent |
37 | Akshara | Goddess Saraswati |
38 | Akshaya | More Beautiful |
39 | Alli | Flower that blooms at night |
40 | Aloha | Luminous Girl |
41 | Ambika | Goddess Parvati |
42 | Amirtha | Friendship |
43 | Amirthakala | Delightful |
44 | Amodhini | Pleasurable |
45 | Amrapali | A devotee of Buddha |
46 | Amudhini | Immortality |
47 | Anandhi | Joyful |
48 | Anasuya | With no evil intentions |
49 | Anbarasi | The best in Love |
50 | Anika | Brilliance |
51 | Anishka | With no enemies |
52 | Anuja | Younger Sister |
53 | Arshitha | Blessed |
54 | Ashika | Beloved |
55 | Athidhi | Infinite |
56 | Athira | Prayer |
57 | Athrika | Humility |
58 | Ayushka | Life |
59 | Barsha | Patience |
60 | Bhamila | Comfortable |
61 | Bhaskari | The Sun |
62 | Bhoomija | Born from Earth |
63 | Bodhana | Clever |
64 | Charmi | Charming |
65 | Charuchitra | Beautiful |
66 | Charukesi | Beautiful Hair |
67 | Chinmayi | Blissful |
68 | Chitrika | Spring |
69 | Darshini | Blessed |
70 | Deepa | Goddess Lakshmi |
71 | Deepanjali | Dedication |
72 | Devaki | Divine |
73 | Devamathi | Godly minded |
74 | Devika | Goddess Lakshmi |
75 | Devishi | Goddess Durga |
76 | Dhajina | Rise |
77 | Dhanam | Divinity |
78 | Dheera | Fearless |
79 | Eesha | Goddess Parvati |
80 | Eshanya | Goddess Parvati |
81 | Gnanisha | Mountain of Knowledge |
82 | Gunali | Gentle |
83 | Gunashya | Brave |
84 | Haima | Goddess Parvati |
85 | Harini | Goddess Lakshmi |
86 | Harshada | Giver of Happiness |
87 | Hasitha | Smile |
88 | Hegini | Profit |
89 | Hetha | Culture |
90 | Hiranmayi | Girl like Gold |
91 | Ibha | Hope |
92 | Janavi | Lovely |
93 | Kalpitha | Creativity |
94 | Kuyilli | The sound of the quill |
95 | Lona | Beautiful |
96 | Maasila | Pure |
97 | Madarsha | Wisdom |
98 | Nidhika | Treasure |
99 | Omkari | Goddess Parvati |
100 | Palakshi | White |
101 | Pradeepa | Light |
After the birth of the child, the Tamilian people celebrate this occasion in a grand manner. There are two types of names given to babies, one is the Vivahara and the second is Ragasiya. It is believed that Vivahara name is known to all, but Ragasiya is only known to family members. The latter is kept to protect the child against all negativity in life. However, not all religions follow it anymore and names are now kept on the basis of ancestors, birth stars, gems, etc.
Giving names to ancestors is also practiced, as they believe the soul of the former always protects the child. Some such Christian Tamil baby girl names are given as follows:
SL No | Name | Meaning |
1 | Aahana | Existence |
2 | Aamaal | Hope |
3 | Abigail | Imagination |
4 | Agnes | Holy |
5 | Ainsley | Courage |
6 | Aisha | Wife of Prophet Muhammad |
7 | Akhila | Total |
8 | Ambaal | Hindu Goddess |
9 | Ananya | Matchless |
10 | Andrea | Courageous |
11 | Anjalena | God’s messenger |
12 | Ariyana | Holy Woman |
13 | Arulmarai | The God’s word |
14 | Ashlin | Helpful |
15 | Chaaruvi | Light |
16 | Chalama | Goddess Parvati |
17 | Chanasya | Delighting |
18 | Chanda | The Moon |
19 | Chandani | A river |
20 | Changuna | A good woman |
21 | Channaka | Beautiful Lady |
22 | Charahi | A bird |
23 | Chellam | Darling |
24 | Elavarasi | Princess |
25 | Emma | Universal |
26 | Erika | Health |
27 | Ezhil | Beautiful |
28 | Glory | Honour |
29 | Hima | Snow |
30 | Iniya | Sweet |
31 | Isha | Ruling Goddess |
32 | Jabina | Worshipper |
33 | Jannet | Friendly |
34 | Jasmine | Pure Hearted |
35 | Joishi | Light |
36 | Kajolin | Eye Liner |
37 | Kayalvizhi | Eyes like fish |
38 | Kristina | Leader |
39 | Laya | Rhythm |
40 | Lumina | Brilliant Light |
41 | Madhi | Brilliant |
42 | Malarvizhi | Flower eyes |
43 | Marina | Pertaining to sea |
44 | Mary | Mother of Jesus Christ |
45 | Merlin | Peace- Lover |
46 | Nabhya | Central |
47 | Nairuthi | Rises of World |
48 |
Naitee | A little gift |
49 | Naivedhi | Prasad offered to God |
50 | Nakiska | Star |
51 | Nalika | Lotus Flower |
52 | Namya | Pureness |
53 | Oviya | Beautiful Art |
54 | Philomina | Loved One |
55 | Risha | Saintly |
56 | Rithya | Lucky |
57 | Sadrishili | Like that |
58 | Sadvita | Combination |
59 | Selia | Heaven |
60 | Sierra | Strength |
61 | Thabitha | Beauty |
62 | Thamarai | Lotus Flower |
63 | Venilla | White Moon |
64 | Viyola | Violet |
65 | Yaazhini | Tamil Instrument |
66 | Yakesha | Representative of God |
The Tamil language is one of the oldest languages and has many traditions. Yet with changing times, people have started looking for names that have a mix of a modern touch and a traditional essence. In neo-civilized society today, parents wish to keep names that are not after any ancient figures, gods, or goddesses. These days, short names are more in trend, even though they might be a part of an old traditional name only. But the short names sound cooler and have the same meaning. Some such names are given as follows:
SL No | Name | Meaning |
1 | Aadhira | Moon |
2 | Aapti | Fulfillment |
3 | Abinaya | Expression |
4 | Aishwarya | Prosperity |
5 | Alagu | Beauty |
6 | Alamelu | Goddess Mahalakshmi |
7 |
Amritha | Nectar |
8 | Anagha | Sinless |
9 | Anisha | Continuous |
10 | Arya | Noble |
11 | Aswathy | Star |
12 | Athulya | Incomparable |
13 | Azhagi | Beautiful |
14 | Chandana | Sandalwood |
15 | Chitra | Picture |
16 | Daksha | The Skilful One |
17 | Dhanalakshmi | Goddess of Wealth |
18 | Divya | Divine |
19 | Durga | Goddess Durga |
20 | Elakkiya | Literary |
21 | Esha | Desire |
22 | Girija | Goddess Parvati |
23 | Haima | Goddess Parvati |
24 | Haimi | Golden |
25 | Hamsa | Swan |
26 | Hamsanandi | Supreme Happiness |
27 | Hamsikha | Saraswati |
28 | Haneesha | Beautiful Night |
29 | Haripriya | Beloved of Lord Vishnu |
30 | Haritha | Green |
31 | Iditri | Complimentary |
32 | Isha | Goddess |
33 | Ishani | Goddess Durga |
34 | Janani | Mother |
35 | Jaya | Victory |
36 | Jeevitha | Life |
37 | Kala | Art |
38 | Kamala | Lotus |
39 | Kanchana | Gold |
40 | Kani | Lovely and beautiful |
41 | Karpagam | A fragrant tree |
42 |
Kavya | Poetry |
43 | Kshama | Forgiveness |
44 | Kushi | Happiness |
45 | Latha | Creeper |
46 | Lekha | Writing |
47 | Madhurima | Sweetness |
48 | Mahima | Greatness |
49 | Malathi | Fragrant |
50 | Manasa | Mind |
51 | Manjari | Bunch of Flowers |
52 | Manjula | Soft |
53 | Manya | Worthy of honour |
54 | Meena | Fish |
55 | Megha | Cloud |
56 | Mihika | Mist |
57 | Paajas | Goddess Laxmi |
58 | Padmal | Lotus |
59 | Pahal | Beginning |
60 | Pahi | Petal of a flower |
61 | Pakhi | Bird |
62 | Pakshalika | On the right path |
63 | Palakshi | White |
64 | Palguna | God’s name |
65 | Panavi | Happy |
66 | Panita | Admired |
If Indian names are to be seen, Tamilian names come in one of the best lists of names. Most of these names are after goddesses, queens, and famous personalities. The meaning of the names chosen varies as per culture. In the Tamil language, the names of queens are generally used for calling a baby. Parents who wish to keep traditional Tamil names refer to the family tree for inspiration. This is more like a tribute to where you belong. It is common to use the names of goddesses though this practice is very rarely followed now.
SL No | Name | Meaning |
1 | Aadharshini | Idealistic |
2 | Aadhya | First Power |
3 | Aashi | Hope |
4 | Abilasha | Desire |
5 | Anasuya | Non-Jealous |
6 | Arasi | Beautiful Queen |
7 | Arya | Queen |
8 | Ayanna | Beautiful Flower |
9 | Banhi | Fire |
10 | Bhanumati | Shining |
11 | Bhavika | Cheerful |
12 | Deesha | Direction |
13 | Devika | Little Goddess |
14 | Dhivyaa | Queen of Universe |
15 | Eila | Earth |
16 | Eshal | Flower in Heaven |
17 | Ganika | Name of a flower |
18 | Gayathri | Good Character |
19 | Gitanjali | An offering of songs |
20 | Gitika | Small Song |
21 | Hiral | Bright |
22 | Ishika | Queen of water and mountain |
23 | Karvi | Moonlight |
24 | Kusum | A beautiful Flower |
25 | Maalini | Beautiful as a Flower |
26 | Manju | Charming |
27 | Miral | Reigning Queen |
28 | Naadha | Sound |
29 | Naavya | Worth Praising |
30 | Nabah | Nobel High |
31 | Nachni | Dancer |
32 | Naidhura | Goddess Parvati |
33 | Naimisha | Transient |
34 | Nainisha | Sky |
35 | Nainshi | Beautiful like Eyes |
36 | Nairiti | Apsara |
37 | Naisha | Special |
38 | Navya | Beauty of Queens |
39 | Neepa | Name of a flower |
40 |
Neha | Love and affection |
41 | Noorja | Lotus Flower |
42 | Parul | Graceful |
43 | Pushpa | Flower |
44 | Raasya | With essence |
45 | Rachi | East |
46 | Ragavi | Sings with raaga |
47 | Rahel | Path guider |
48 | Raisa | Princess |
49 | Rajanna | The king |
50 | Rakavi | Queen of songs |
51 | Rina | Beloved |
52 | Rusha | Blooming Flowers |
53 | Rutuja | Queen of Seasons |
54 | Sakshi | Purity |
55 | Sanni | Lily Flower |
56 | Srini | Love |
57 | Srithi | Referring to God |
58 | Sumaya | Beautiful |
59 | Surani | Beautiful Queen |
60 | Swetha | Lovely |
61 | Tanvee | Slender |
62 | Tharni | Beautiful |
63 | Vanu | Queen of forest |
64 | Vennila | Moon |
65 |
Yadvi | Goddess Durga |
66 | Yuthi | Juhi Flower |
With changing times, Tamilian culture has started adopting names that have a good mix of tradition, modernity, and religion. A few names that are sorted alphabetically with the proper meanings are given as under:
SL No | Name | Meaning |
1 | Aadia | Being a gift |
2 | Aadita | First |
3 | Aaghnaya | Goddess Lakshmi |
4 | Aakshya | Immortal |
5 | Aalaya | Home |
6 | Aamaya | Night Rain |
7 | Aanamara | Modest |
8 | Aapti | Success |
9 | Aaradhi | Suitable for Worship |
10 | Aaranya | Goddess Paravati |
11 | Aaria | Goddess Parvati |
12 | Aasrita | Goddess Lakshmi |
13 | Aatreyi | Glorious |
14 | Abhidha | Sound |
15 | Aboli | Name of a flower |
16 | Adah | Adornment |
17 | Adhikshitha | Supreme God |
18 | Adhishree | Exalted |
19 | Adhrita | Supportive |
20 | Adrishya | Perception |
21 | Adshaya | Immortal |
22 | Aeshna | Wish |
23 | Aheli | Pure |
24 |
Ahi | Cloud |
25 | Aja | Unborn |
26 | Ajastha | God |
27 | Ajeeta | Invincible |
28 | Ajira | Rapid |
29 | Akanya | Example of peace and humility |
30 | Akhira | Elegant |
31 | Baani | Earth |
32 | Bageshri | The name of a Raga |
33 | Bahulya | Plentiful |
34 | Baidahi | Goddess Sita |
35 |
Bairavi | Goddess Durga |
36 | Baivavi | Wealth |
37 | Bala | Young Girl |
38 | Balaprada | The bestower of strength |
39 | Chaaruvi | Light |
40 | Chainika | The chosen one |
41 | Daayini | Giver |
42 | Dajshi | Glorious |
43 | Dakshaja | Daughter |
44 |
Dakshata | Skill |
45 | Eashta | Beloved |
46 | Ecchumati | River |
47 | Eershita | Goddess Saraswati |
48 | Ekansha | One |
49 | Faloni | In charge |
50 | Feral | Untamable |
51 | Gamya | Beautiful |
52 | Ganavi | Melody |
53 | Ganika | Jasmine Flower |
54 | Haimavathi | Goddess Parvathi |
55 | Haiya | Heart |
56 | Hanika | Swan |
57 | Hanisha | Beautiful Night |
58 | Ibbani | Honey |
59 | Idenya | Praiseworthy |
60 | Jaashwi | Proud of Self |
61 | Jabeen | Affection |
62 | Jagvi | Worldly |
63 | Kaahini | Youthful |
64 | Laashya | Dance performed by Goddess Parvati |
65 | Maagha | Name of a Nakshatra |
66 | Maalavi | Princess |
67 |
Maalya | Mass of Flowers |
68 | Naadha | Sound |
69 | Nahar | The Day |
70 | Odathi | Refreshing |
71 | Oditi | Dawn |
72 | Ojal | Vision |
73 | Paarthivi | Daughter of the earth |
74 | Padmagriha | who resides in a lotus |
75 | Quarrtulian | Mercy of God |
76 | Raadhani | Worship |
77 | Raasya | Full of feelings |
78 | Raavee | Awesome |
79 | Saadhaka | Proficient |
80 | Saahana | Raga |
81 | Saanjali | Hands clasped in a prayer |
82 |
Saatvika | Goddess Durga |
83 | Saavi | Goddess Lakshmi |
84 | Sabita | Beautiful Sunshine |
85 | Sadhvika | More Polite |
86 | Sadvita | Combination |
87 | Sagari | Of the Ocean |
88 | Sagnika | Passionate |
89 | Sahaja | Natural |
90 | Taalika | Calm |
91 | Taamasi | Night |
92 | Taananya | Daughter |
93 | Taiunaya | Congratulate |
94 | Ubika | Growth |
95 | Vaahila | Name of Air |
96 | Wamika | Goddess Durga |
97 | Yaadhavi | Goddess Durga |
98 | Zalak | Instant Appearance |
99 | Zanisha | Dispeller of ignorance |
100 | Zankrut | Auspicious |
Thus, Parents must choose names that signify beauty, trend, and divinity as well. These names must be on the basis of numerology and nakshatras for the baby to be successful, happy, and prosperous, overall, a lucky bet for the future.
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