| Name | Meaning | | :--- | :--- | | | Beauty; handsome | | Aran | Forest; also means "the virtuous one" | | Nila | The moon; cool light (in Tamil, Nila is often unisex) | | Mazhai | Rain (rare but very poetic) | | Tharun | Young; born of the sun | | Vanigan | Merchant of the wind; sky traveler | | Kadhir | Ray of light; brilliance |
| Name (Tamil) | Spelling | Meaning | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Akhil | World / Complete | | அறம் | Aram | Righteousness / Dharma (Very chic) | | தீரன் | Dheeran | Brave / Determined | | இதிகாசம் | Ithikaas | Epic (Literary name) | | ஜீவன் | Jeevan / Jeeva | Life | | கவின் | Kavin | Handsome / Beautiful | | மித்ரன் | Mitran | Friend / Sun | | நளன் | Nalan | Skillful / Good (King Nalan) | | பொறியன் | Porian | Skilled person | | றாமன் | Raaman | Pleasing / Lord Rama | | சுடர் | Sudar | Brightness / Fire | | தமிழ் | Tamizh | The Tamil Language | | உதய் | Udhay | Sunrise | | வசந்த் | Vasan / Vasanth | Spring season | | யுவன் | Yuvaan / Yuva | Youth / Strong | modern boy baby names in tamil
Modern names often rely on nicknames.
Tamil poetry (Sangam literature) has a deep connection with nature. These names are timeless yet feel very fresh today. | Name | Meaning | | :--- |
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