Are there any guidelines for naming conventions in Tamil culture?

Tamil names follow the convention of having their father’s first name as the last name or the initial before the personal name. These names follow the pattern of having the village name in initials followed by the patronym and the first name. Certain families may also use the caste name as the surname.

Do Tamil names have specific meanings related to gender?

While not all Tamil names are gendered, certain names tend to have gender-specific honorifics such as Tiru, Selvan, Arasan, Arasi, Tirumati, and Selvi attached to ensure gender distinction. For instance, Tamilarasi, meaning ‘queen of Tamil,’ is a feminine name, while Aadalarasan, meaning ‘one who attracts with his dance,’ is a masculine name.

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12 Tamil Baby Names with Meanings Blue

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Mina	Girl	Precious blue stone; Love; A place near Makkah; Goddess of sun, moon, and stars; Fierce protector
Nila	Girl	Dark blue; Sapphire
Nilah	Girl	Water hyacinth; Moon; Dark blue; Indigo
Neela	Girl	Horn; Dark blue
Livi	Girl	Olive; Writing; Manuscript; To envy; Blue
Shyam	Boy	Dark blue; Black; Hindu god Krishna
Shamala	Girl	Black; Dark; Blue
Shya	Unisex	Dark; Black; Blue
Paran	Boy	Beauty; Glory; Life; Breath; Satisfaction; Foreigner; God as the Supreme Being; The first meal after a fast; Blue; Green
Nilima	Girl	Dark blue

Rajib	Boy	Streaked; Striped; Blue lotus
Sini	Girl	White; Bright; Blue

Infographic: Classic Tamil Baby Names with Meanings Blue

When choosing a name for their newborn, parents often seek culturally rich names that bestow a strong identity upon their child. If you resonate with this idea and are here to explore meaningful, distinct, and versatile names, this infographic with Tamil Baby Names with Meanings Blue is worth checking out. Browse through this list to discover the most suited name for your child.

Tamil Baby Names with Meanings Blue(infographic)

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