Baby name · Hindu · Tamil
Navaneethan
நவநீதன்“Fresh butter, one who is as pure as butter”
Derived from the Sanskrit word 'Navaneeta', it refers to fresh, pure butter. It is culturally significant as a popular epithet for Lord Krishna, who was known as 'Navaneeta Chora' or the thief of butter in Hindu mythology.
BoySanskrit☾ Vrishchik · Scorpio✶ AnuradhaPythagorean no. 6 · The Nurturer4 syllables
Pythagorean numerology 6 · The Nurturer — in this tradition, the number is associated with traits such as caring, responsible, loving and family-minded.
Vrishchik rashi · Scorpio — element Water, ruled by Mars. Common naming sounds include Na, Ni, Nu, Ne, No, Ya and Yi.
Keep exploring
More names you may love
Research & review
Sources
Reviewed by our editors · August 2026
- GeneralNaamSetu editorial review
Name and meaning reviewed and accepted by the NaamSetu editorial team.
Checked by our editorial team