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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30 Tamil Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With D

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Divya	Girl	A divine luster; Heavenly
Devi	Girl	Goddess; Divine; Divine power; Heavenly; Anything of excellence
Devam	Unisex	Divine; Celestial; Supreme presence; Shining
Dipa	Girl	Light; Lamp
Dinesh	Boy	God of the day; Another name for the sun God
Dishan	Boy	One with sacred knowledge; An ibex
Dhanush	Boy	Bow; Armed with a bow
Dhruti	Girl	Fortitude; Steadfastness; Determination; Goddess Laxmi
Divija	Girl	One who is born in heaven
Damodaran	Boy	Rope around the belly; A name of Lord Krishna

Deenadayalan	Boy	Kind to the poor; Humble
Deepthi	Boy	The ray of hope; Light; Shine; Glow; Brilliant
Devipriya	Boy	Dear to the goddesses
Dhanish	Boy	Money; Prosperity; Wealth
Dharmaraj	Boy	Upright; Virtuous; Upholder of justice; A name of Yudhisthira; An epithet of Yama
Dharshan	Boy	Vision; Knowledge; Observation; Philosophy; Paying respect; To look at; Glimpse; View; Seeing; Observing; Understanding
Dharshana	Boy	Vision; Knowledge; Observation; Philosophy; Paying respect; To look at; Glimpse; View; Seeing; Observing; Understanding
Dhivakar	Boy	Sun god
Dishanth	Boy	Horizon; End of direction; Showing a path; Sky
Durai	Boy	Chief; Leader

Damyanti	Girl	Beautiful woman
Deepak	Girl	Inflaming; Exciting
Deepika	Boy	Inflaming; Exciting
Dileep	Boy	Protector of Delhi; Threshold
Dilip	Boy	Protector of Delhi; Threshold
Dipak	Boy	Inflaming; Exciting
Divakar	Boy	Sun God; Maker of day
Durairaj	Boy	Emperor; King
Deeva	Unisex	Goddess; Divine; Daytime
Devaki	Unisex	Divine; Celestial

Infographic: Beautiful Tamil Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With D

Your baby's name is a timeless expression of your love and aspirations for their future. It is a gift that will stay with them forever and remind them of their individuality. Understanding this, our infographic below brings you some adorable Tamil Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With D that are distinct yet versatile. Explore them to find a beautiful name that best suits your preferences. Share this infographic with other soon-to-be moms and dads to help them choose an adorable title for their children.

Tamil Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With D(infographic)

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