Are you looking for a powerful and meaningful name for your baby boy? Tamil history is full of brave kings and great leaders.
In this list, you will find 100+ historical Tamil baby boy names. These names come from ancient kings and royal families. They show strength, wisdom, and pride in Tamil culture. Each name also has a special meaning. Pick the best name that suits your little prince!
Here is a list of 100+ historical Tamil baby boy names inspired by ancient Tamil kings and Tamil history, each with its meaning:
| S.No. | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rajendra | King of kings; name of a Chola emperor |
| 2 | Karikalan | Famous Chola king known for bravery |
| 3 | Rajarajan | Royal king; refers to Raja Raja Chola I |
| 4 | Nedunchezhiyan | A celebrated Pandya king |
| 5 | Aditya | Sun; also a Chola ruler |
| 6 | Senguttuvan | Heroic Chera king |
| 7 | Ilango | Prince; author of Silappatikaram |
| 8 | Arulmozhi | Graceful speech; birth name of Raja Raja Chola |
| 9 | Maran | Warrior; common name among ancient kings |
| 10 | Parantaka | Destroyer of enemies; Chola ruler |
| 11 | Rajakesari | Lion among kings; Chola title |
| 12 | Vikrama | Brave; refers to Vikrama Chola |
| 13 | Rajaditya | King of the sun; a brave warrior prince |
| 14 | Kulothungan | Protector of lineage; famous Chola emperor |
| 15 | Sundara | Handsome; refers to Sundara Chola |
| 16 | Veerapandian | Brave Pandya king |
| 17 | Kadungon | Restorer of Pandya dynasty |
| 18 | Uthama | Noble; a righteous Chola king |
| 19 | Gandaraditya | A peaceful Chola ruler |
| 20 | Ilamcetcenni | Early Chola ruler |
| 21 | Elango | Younger prince; variation of Ilango |
| 22 | Mahendran | Great ruler; Pallava king |
| 23 | Narasimhavarman | Lion-like protector; powerful Pallava ruler |
| 24 | Simhavishnu | Lion among men; Pallava king |
| 25 | Aparajitha | Invincible; ancient Tamil ruler |
| 26 | Vijayalaya | One who brings victory; founder of later Cholas |
| 27 | Manuneethi | Just king; famous for his fairness |
| 28 | Thondaiman | King of Thondai Nadu |
| 29 | Irungovel | Velir chieftain |
| 30 | Arikesari | Brave lion; Pandya king |
| 31 | Rajendran | Ruler; variation of Rajendra |
| 32 | Killi | Ancient Chola lineage name |
| 33 | Athiyaman | Chera king known for generosity |
| 34 | Vendan | King; traditional Tamil title |
| 35 | Arasan | King |
| 36 | Sethupathi | Lord of the bridge; title used by rulers of Ramanathapuram |
| 37 | Perunarkilli | Grand Chola king |
| 38 | Malayaman | Hill ruler; Velir king |
| 39 | Ilamparithi | Young sun; poetic name |
| 40 | Chenkannan | Red-eyed; refers to Lord Vishnu or strong warrior king |
| 41 | Kumanan | Generous Velir king |
| 42 | Alagan | Handsome; often used for brave rulers |
| 43 | Sengannan | Reddish-eyed; brave king |
| 44 | Arulselvan | Graceful child; royal and divine |
| 45 | Vanavarayan | Hero of the skies; divine warrior |
| 46 | Arumugan | Six-faced; refers to Lord Murugan |
| 47 | Sendan | Hero; warrior |
| 48 | Vetrivel | Victorious spear; title of Murugan and warriors |
| 49 | Devaneyan | Divine ruler |
| 50 | Kalingarayan | Hero of Kalinga region |
| 51 | Vallavarayan | Brave warrior prince |
| 52 | Anangaparan | Name from Sangam literature |
| 53 | Madurantakan | Crown prince; historical Chola reference |
| 54 | Chezhiyan | Crowned one; Pandya king title |
| 55 | Chozhan | A Chola king |
| 56 | Pandian | A Pandya king |
| 57 | Cheran | A Chera king |
| 58 | Thiraiyan | One from the seas; sea king |
| 59 | Velavan | Warrior with a spear |
| 60 | Paari | One of the Kadai Ezhu Vallalgal |
| 61 | Ori | Another generous Velir king |
| 62 | Aaiyan | Respected leader |
| 63 | Vallal | Philanthropic king |
| 64 | Vaathapi | Historical city and kingdom |
| 65 | Nedumaran | Tall and great king |
| 66 | Saathanar | Tamil poet and scholar |
| 67 | Sembiyan | From Sembianadu; Chola queen’s family name |
| 68 | Aniruddhan | Strong and graceful |
| 69 | Kanda | Refers to Lord Murugan |
| 70 | Uthiyan | Early Chola king |
| 71 | Vettaiyan | Hunter; valiant title |
| 72 | Virapandian | Heroic Pandya king |
| 73 | Sengannan | Brave red-eyed king |
| 74 | Nanmaran | Kind and wise king |
| 75 | Chellamuthu | Precious pearl; poetic and noble |
| 76 | Vanavarayan | Celestial warrior |
| 77 | Senguttuvan | Brave Chera king |
| 78 | Thirumal | Lord Vishnu; divine protector |
| 79 | Ilamkannan | Young Lord Krishna |
| 80 | Aadhavan | Sun; radiant and ruling |
| 81 | Vetrivelan | Victorious one with a spear |
| 82 | Sendhil | Lord Murugan; red hills god |
| 83 | Pazhani | Sacred place; Lord Murugan |
| 84 | Karthigeyan | Lord Murugan; born of fire |
| 85 | Kumaran | Prince; Lord Murugan |
| 86 | Arunmozhi | Beautiful words; royal and poetic |
| 87 | Ilampirai | Young crescent; poetic and princely |
| 88 | Sathanar | Ancient Tamil poet and nobleman |
| 89 | Nalan | Just and righteous |
| 90 | Eelamugan | Murugan of Eelam |
| 91 | Peruncholai | Grand garden; poetic Tamil name |
| 92 | Thenral | Gentle breeze; elegant and refined |
| 93 | Manimaran | Precious gem and warrior |
| 94 | Parvatharajan | King of the mountains |
| 95 | Pugazhendi | One who brings fame |
| 96 | Thamizhan | Tamil person; proud Tamil king |
| 97 | Arivarasan | Wise king |
| 98 | CholaChelvan | Son of the Chola; royal descendant |
| 99 | Paandiarasan | King among Pandyas |
| 100 | Cheraarasan | King among Cheras |
| 101 | Thamizharasan | King of Tamils |
| 102 | Mandhiran | A wise and learned king |
| 103 | Kamban | Great Tamil poet; linked with royal courts |
| 104 | Mutharaiyar | Ancient Tamil chieftain title |
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