What origin is the name Kanthal?

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

What are good brother names for Kanthal?

Names from the same tamil tradition pair naturally with Kanthal — for example Trigya, Ambud, Akshaj. You can browse more on our tamil names page.

How is Kanthal written in its native script?

Kanthal is written காந்தள்.

What is the rashi of the name Kanthal?

Kanthal starts with the syllable “Ka” (का), which traditionally belongs to Mrigashira nakshatra, pada 3, in Mithun rashi (Gemini). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Kanthal

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Kanthal

Kanthal

Girl

Tamil

2 syllables

Kanthal (காந்தள்) is a Tamil girl's name meaning "Named after the gloriosa lily, the state flower of Tamil Nadu, known for its vibrant red and gold petals.".

The meaning of Kanthal is "Named after the gloriosa lily, the state flower of Tamil Nadu, known for its vibrant red and gold petals." — a girl name of Tamil origin. It has 2 syllables.

Tamil script: காந்தள்
Origin: Tamil
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Named after the gloriosa lily, the state flower of Tamil Nadu, known for its vibrant red and gold petals.

Popularity

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Written as காந்தள்

Quick answers about Kanthal

What does Kanthal mean?

Kanthal is a girl name of Tamil origin meaning "Named after the gloriosa lily, the state flower of Tamil Nadu, known for its vibrant red and gold petals.".

How popular is Kanthal?

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Brother names that go with Kanthal

Trigya Ambud Akshaj Aahva Akshar Ajaat

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Name numerology

3is the Chaldean number for Kanthal.

Number 3 is linked with creativity, joy and self-expression.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Ka (का)
Rashi: Mithun (Gemini)
Nakshatra: Mrigashira, pada 3
Name number: 3

By tradition, names starting with “Ka” suit babies born in Mrigashira nakshatra (pada 3), which falls in Mithun 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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Names with a similar meaning to Kanthal

Kanthal means "Named after the gloriosa lily, the state flower of Tamil Nadu, known for its vibrant red and gold petals." — these names share that spirit.

Lily — "Lily comes from the flower, a symbol of purity, from the Latin lilium. It is also a short form of Elizabeth." (English)
Joshua — "Joshua comes from the Hebrew Yehoshua, meaning 'God is salvation'. In the Bible, Joshua leads the Israelites after Moses." (Hebrew)
Layla — "Layla comes from the Arabic layl, meaning 'night'. It is known from the classic love story of Layla and Majnun." (Arabic)
Jasmine — "Jasmine comes from the flower, from the Persian yasamin, meaning 'gift from God' in popular use." (Persian)