Tamil Baby Names with Meaning – Boy & Girl Names by Star
Find Tamil baby boy and girl names with meanings — pure Tamil and Sanskrit names, Tamil spelling, and names by birth star (natchathiram). Save a shortlist and share it.
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Meanings are the commonly accepted ones; some names have more than one. Birth-star syllables follow the traditional naming table.
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Names by first letter
- Boy names: A
- Boy names: B
- Boy names: C
- Boy names: D
- Boy names: E
- Boy names: G
- Boy names: H
- Boy names: I
- Boy names: J
- Boy names: K
- Boy names: M
- Boy names: N
- Boy names: O
- Boy names: P
- Boy names: R
- Boy names: S
- Boy names: T
- Boy names: U
- Boy names: V
- Boy names: Y
- Girl names: A
- Girl names: B
- Girl names: C
- Girl names: D
- Girl names: E
- Girl names: G
- Girl names: H
- Girl names: I
- Girl names: J
- Girl names: K
- Girl names: L
- Girl names: M
- Girl names: N
- Girl names: O
- Girl names: P
- Girl names: R
- Girl names: S
- Girl names: T
- Girl names: V
- Girl names: Y
Names by birth star
- Boy names: Ashwini
- Boy names: Karthigai
- Boy names: Rohini
- Boy names: Mirugasheersham
- Boy names: Thiruvathirai
- Boy names: Punarpoosam
- Boy names: Magam
- Boy names: Uthiram
- Boy names: Hastham
- Boy names: Chithirai
- Boy names: Swathi
- Boy names: Visakam
- Boy names: Anusham
- Boy names: Kettai
- Boy names: Moolam
- Boy names: Pooradam
- Boy names: Uthiradam
- Boy names: Thiruvonam
- Boy names: Avittam
- Boy names: Sadhayam
- Boy names: Poorattathi
- Boy names: Uthirattathi
- Boy names: Revathi
- Girl names: Ashwini
- Girl names: Karthigai
- Girl names: Rohini
- Girl names: Mirugasheersham
- Girl names: Thiruvathirai
- Girl names: Punarpoosam
- Girl names: Magam
- Girl names: Uthiram
- Girl names: Hastham
- Girl names: Chithirai
- Girl names: Swathi
- Girl names: Visakam
- Girl names: Anusham
- Girl names: Kettai
- Girl names: Moolam
- Girl names: Pooradam
- Girl names: Uthiradam
- Girl names: Thiruvonam
- Girl names: Avittam
- Girl names: Sadhayam
- Girl names: Poorattathi
- Girl names: Uthirattathi
- Girl names: Revathi
Finding the right name
Search by a name or by a word in its meaning — moon, river, Murugan — in English or Tamil. Narrow the list by:
- Gender — boy, girl, or names used for both
- Origin — pure Tamil (தனித்தமிழ்) or Sanskrit-origin names
- First letter — in English
- Birth star — names that begin with the naming syllables of the baby’s natchathiram
Every name has its own page with the meaning in English and Tamil, its spelling in Tamil script, other common English spellings, the birth stars it suits and similar names.
Frequently asked questions
How do I choose a name by birth star (natchathiram)?
Each of the 27 stars has four padas, and each pada has a naming syllable — for example Ashwini has Chu, Che, Cho and La. Families often choose a name that begins with the syllable of the baby’s star and pada. Choose the star in the filter above to see names that begin with its syllables.
Why does a name suit more than one star?
The naming syllables come from Sanskrit, which has more sounds than the Tamil script writes: Tamil uses க for ka, ga, kha and gha, and ச for cha and sa. So a Tamil name is matched by its first letter and vowel, and can fit several stars — as in most Tamil naming books.
What is a pure Tamil (thooya tamil) name?
A name made from Tamil words rather than Sanskrit — such as Kayal, Yazhini, Nilavan, Mugilan or Ezhil. Choose “Pure Tamil” under origin to see only these.
Can I save names I like?
Yes. Tap the heart on any name to add it to your shortlist, then share the list with family on WhatsApp. The shortlist is kept in this browser on this device only — nothing is sent to us.
Can I suggest a name or a correction?
Yes, please — message us on X (@TamilURL) or Instagram (@tamilurls). Every name has its own page, so we check each meaning before adding it.