What origin is the name Andavan?

Andavan comes from Indian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Andavan?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Andavan — for example Jay, Arjun, Aarav. You can browse more on our indian names page.

What is the rashi of the name Andavan?

Andavan starts with the syllable “A” (अ), which traditionally belongs to Krittika nakshatra, pada 1, in Mesh rashi (Aries). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

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Q: Is it Andavan or Aandavan?

Both spellings are used. Andavan means "A Tamil name meaning 'The Lord' or 'God', often referring to Lord Shiva."; Aandavan is listed with the meaning "A Tamil name meaning 'The Lord' or 'God', often referring to Lord Shiva.". Families often choose the spelling that matches how the name is written in their language, or the one that is easiest to pronounce where they live.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Andavan

Andavan

Unisex

Indian

3 syllables

Andavan is an Indian unisex name meaning "A Tamil name meaning 'The Lord' or 'God', often referring to Lord Shiva".

Andavan is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "A Tamil name meaning 'The Lord' or 'God', often referring to Lord Shiva". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Andavan mean?

A Tamil name meaning 'The Lord' or 'God', often referring to Lord Shiva.

How popular is Andavan?

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Quick answers about Andavan

What does Andavan mean?

Andavan is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "A Tamil name meaning 'The Lord' or 'God', often referring to Lord Shiva.".

How popular is Andavan?

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Brother names that go with Andavan

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

How to say Andavan

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Name numerology

5is the Chaldean number for Andavan.

Number 5 is linked with curiosity, freedom and adventure.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: A (अ)
Rashi: Mesh (Aries)
Nakshatra: Krittika, pada 1
Name number: 5

By tradition, names starting with “A” suit babies born in Krittika nakshatra (pada 1), which falls in Mesh rashi. This is read from the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.

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Other spellings of Andavan

Parents also search for these spellings. Each has its own page with its meaning and origin.

Aandavan — "A Tamil name meaning 'The Lord' or 'God', often referring to Lord Shiva." (Indian)

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Andavan at a glance

Letters: 7
Syllables: 3
Starts with: A
Ends with: -an
Vowels: 3 of 7 letters

Which other names end in -an?

Ethan Logan

Which names have a similar meaning to Andavan?

Andavan means "A Tamil name meaning 'The Lord' or 'God', often referring to Lord Shiva." — these names share that spirit.

Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)
Noah — "Noah comes from the Hebrew Noach, meaning 'rest' or 'comfort'. In the Bible, Noah builds the ark that saves his family." (Hebrew)
Emma — "Emma comes from the Germanic word ermen, meaning 'whole' or 'universal'. It was brought to England by Norman nobility." (German)
Isabella — "Isabella is the Italian and Spanish form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath' or 'pledged to God'." (Hebrew)