“Kadhiravan is a Tamil name meaning "mighty" or "powerful," derived from the Tamil word "kadhir" (கதிர்), which can also mean "ray of light" or "radiance," combined with the suffix "avan" denoting a male bearer of that quality.”
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Syllables4
OriginTamil
LanguageTamil
CultureTamil
ReligionHinduism
Letters10
Numerology8 Chaldean 1
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About the name Kadhiravan
Kadhiravan is a Tamil name meaning "mighty" or "powerful," derived from the Tamil word "kadhir" (கதிர்), which can also mean "ray of light" or "radiance," combined with the suffix "avan" denoting a male bearer of that quality.
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Etymology
Kadhiravan is a Tamil name meaning "mighty" or "powerful," derived from the Tamil word "kadhir" (கதிர்), which can also mean "ray of light" or "radiance," combined with the suffix "avan" denoting a male bearer of that quality. The name is primarily used in Tamil-speaking Hindu communities, particularly in South India, with roots in classical Tamil literature and Hindu naming traditions.
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