Selvam
Meaningwealth · Tamil
Selvam is an Indian boy name meaning “wealth”, with Tamil roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- Word funSelvam doesn't repeat a single letter: 6 letters, all different.
Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Selvam
Selvam is a boy name of Indian origin meaning “wealth”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Selvam at school.
Origin:Indian names
More Indian boy names
- Unisex name: Makai · toward the sea
- Boy name: Arjun · bright, shining
- Boy name: Zain · beauty, grace
- Unisex name: Idris · possibly studious
- Boy name: Aarav · peaceful, calm
- Unisex name: Rohan · ascending
- Unisex name: Aryan · noble
- Boy name: Ishaan · lord, ruler
Questions about the name Selvam
What does the name Selvam mean?
Selvam means “wealth” and comes from Tamil. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Otto (“wealth”), Otis (“wealth, fortune”), Eniola (“person of wealth”) and Pluto (“wealth”).
What is the origin of the name Selvam?
Selvam is Indian in origin, and its meaning traces back to Tamil. Other Indian names to consider are Makai (“toward the sea”), Arjun (“bright, shining”), Zain (“beauty, grace”) and Idris (“possibly studious”).
Is Selvam a boy or girl name?
Selvam is a boy name.
What names are similar to Selvam?
If you like Selvam, you might also like Otto, Otis, Eniola and Pluto.
What should I know before naming my baby Selvam?
Selvam is an Indian boy name meaning “wealth”, with Tamil roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.