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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68 Tamil Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With S

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Sanaya	Girl	Ancient; One that will last forever
Seyon	Unisex	God is gracious
Shivin	Boy	Auspicious; Dear; Favorable
Sanjay	Boy	Completely victorious; Triumphant
Sandip	Boy	Blazing; Lamp
Srithik	Unisex	One who is well established in wealth and prosperity
Sanari	Girl	Sweet; Deceitful
Sriram	Boy	Lord rama
Shyam	Boy	Dark blue; Black; Hindu god Krishna
Sanayah	Unisex	Old; Ancient; Long-lasting; Linger

Sritha	Unisex	Dressed; Prepared; Enduring
Sarath	Boy	Autumn
Shamala	Girl	Black; Dark; Blue
Santhosh	Boy	Happy; Satisfaction; Contentment
Skanda	Boy	Hopping; Spurting; Spilling; Hindu god of war
Sayon	Unisex	Reliable; Trustworthy
Shanav	Unisex	The sun
Shuri	Girl	Valiant; Female warrior; Autumn village; Lily
Smrithi	Girl	Wish; Desire; Mindfulness
Shankar	Boy	Lord Shiva; Maker; Auspicious

Siva	Boy	Benign; Kind; Auspicious; Gracious
Sahaana	Girl	Patient; Enduring
Shya	Unisex	Dark; Black; Blue
Smitha	Girl	Smiling; Smile
Suriya	Girl	Sun
Saranya	Girl	Protector; Defender; Refuge; Nimble; Quick; Agile
Srinidhi	Unisex	Receptacle of beauty
Srinivas	Boy	Abode of wealth
Snigdha	Unisex	Elegant; Graceful; Kind; Affectionate
Swetha	Unisex	Pure; White

Sruti	Girl	Rhythm; Hearing; Listening
Sahithi	Unisex	Literature
Sri	Girl	Diffusing light; Radiance; Beauty
Sree	Unisex	Diffusing light; Radiance; Beauty
Sharmila	Girl	Comfort; Joy; Protection
Sowmya	Unisex	That which is born of Soma; Soft; Tender
Shanthi	Girl	Quiet; Peace; Tranquility
Shruti	Girl	Expert in Vedas; Hearing
Sandhya	Girl	Twilight
Swathi	Girl	The fourth brightest star in the night sky

Srija	Girl	One born with auspiciousness; One who brings prosperity
Sheela	Girl	Character; Good conduct; Disposition
Srinithi	Unisex	Goddess Lakshmi; Upholds justice while also bringing prosperity
Sahiti	Unisex	Literature
Sachi	Boy	Happiness; Good luck; Wife of Indra; Speech; Eloquence; Energy; Power; Strength; Pious act; Devotion; Friendship; Intimacy
Sachindra	Boy	Something truthful and honest
Saju	Boy	Travelling; Wanderer
Sakthivel	Boy	Lord Murugan's weapon
Santha	Girl	Calm; Pacified
Santoshi	Girl	Happy; Satisfaction; Contentment

Sanyukta	Girl	United; Joined; Associated; Conjunct
Sarathi	Girl	Companion; Helper; Charioteer
Saravana	Boy	Clump of reeds
Saravanan	Boy	Clump of reeds
Sekar	Boy	Nature's beauty; Beautiful
Selvam	Boy	Wealth; Prosperity
Selvi	Girl	Young woman
Senthil	Boy	Lord Murugan
Shesha	Boy	King of serpents; Remains; Residue
Shravya	Unisex	Worthy; Wisdom; Knowledge

Sinha	Boy	Hero; Powerful; Lion
Sini	Girl	White; Bright; Blue
Sivakami	Girl	Beloved of Lord Shiva; Goddess of love and desire
Suda	Girl	She who is a daughter; Woman; Lady; Generous
Sudarshana	Girl	Beautiful; Good looking
Sumathi	Boy	Good thoughts
Suvitha	Girl	A woman who lives in welfare and prosperity
Seran	Unisex	Enjoyment; Pleasantness

Infographic: Adorable Tamil Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With S

Finding the right name for your child can be tricky. From choosing the starting letter to deciding on the meaning, parents might find the process overwhelming. That’s where our baby name list comes in! You can look at diverse names from different cultures and languages to find one that appeals to you. This infographic covers a few popular Tamil Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With S that you can consider. Check it out!

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

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