500 Top Modern Tamil Baby Girl Names With Meanings

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Top 500 Tamil Names for Baby Girl with Meanings 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.

In This Article

Pure Tamil Baby Girl Names
Hindu Tamil Baby Girl Names
Christian Tamil Girl Names
Modern Tamil Girl Baby Names
Traditional Tamil Baby Names For Girls
Tamil Girl Baby Name List Starting With Letters A to Z

Pure Tamil Baby Girl Names

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

Hindu Tamil Baby Girl Names

hindu Tamil Baby Girl Names

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

Christian Tamil Girl Names

christian Tamil Baby Girl Names

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

Modern Tamil Girl Baby Names

Modern infant Girl

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

Traditional Tamil Baby Names For Girls

cute baby

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

Tamil Girl Baby Name List Starting With Letters A to Z

baby girl from tamil nadu

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.