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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51 Tamil Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With N

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Nila	Girl	Dark blue; Sapphire
Nikhil	Boy	Perfect; Complete; Whole; All-inclusive; Intact
Nilah	Girl	Water hyacinth; Moon; Dark blue; Indigo
Neela	Girl	Horn; Dark blue
Nilani	Girl	Moon; Indigo
Nivan	Unisex	Steersman
Nalan	Boy	Descendant of Niallán
Nethra	Unisex	Vision; Eyes; Leader
Nalaya	Unisex	Gift; Beloved
Nithya	Girl	Eternal; Always

Nithin	Boy	Guidance; Moral conduct
Nithila	Unisex	Shining like a pearl
Nirmal	Boy	Clean; Pure
Nimalan	Boy	Winking; The act of blinking one's eyes; Lord Murugan
Nikith	Boy	Global thought leader
Nishanth	Boy	One who ends the dark night; Dawn
Nithilan	Boy	Forehead; Guidance; Moral conduct
Navilan	Unisex	Unsure
Nish	Boy	Night
Nini	Girl	To lead, carry or bring towards; Apostle; Melody; Fish

Nikitha	Girl	House; Habitation
Nivedha	Girl	Offering made to God
Nandhini	Girl	The bringer of joy; To delight; Goddess Parvati
Nadar	Boy	Precious; Rare; Superior; Tamil caste
Nishitha	Girl	Night; Midnight; Time of sleep; Sharpened
Neesa	Girl	Night
Niveditha	Unisex	Entrusted; Surrendered; Offered
Naga	Boy	Snake or serpent
Nagaraj	Boy	King of snakes
Nagarajan	Boy	Lord of snakes

Nagaraju	Boy	Master or king of snakes or serpents
Nagarathna	Boy	The precious stone of the serpents
Nagarjuna	Boy	White snake; Best among the snakes
Nagulan	Boy	An epithet of Shiva; One of the Pandavas
Nakkeeran	Boy	The name of one of the greatest poets
Narayana	Boy	Path of man; Lord Vishnu
Narayanan	Boy	Path of man; Lord Vishnu
Navaneeth	Boy	Eternally new; Like butter
Nayani	Girl	Pupil of the eye
Nediyon	Boy	Multi color one or interesting or unusual

Needhimani	Boy	The one who is truthful and trust worthy
Nidhulan	Boy	The clean and spotless pearl
Nilang	Boy	A kind of a fowl; One of the type of birds
Nilavan	Boy	Moon; Handsome
Nilima	Girl	Dark blue
Nilojan	Boy	Illumination or lustre or vividness
Niral	Girl	Equality; Order; Arrangement; Unique; Calm
Nirmala	Boy	Clean; Pure; Delicate
Nisha	Boy	Night; Women; Dream
Nitya	Unisex	One who is forever; Eternal

Nityam	Boy	One who is constant

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

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 N 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 N(infographic)

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