Chaldean numerology chart: letter values, with Pythagorean compared
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This is the Chaldean numerology chart for A to Z, printed next to the Pythagorean alphabet chart. Both turn a name into a number, but they give letters different values, so the same name often ends on different numbers. Below you can print the chart, see the practical differences and compare 24 common names in both.
Numerology alphabet chart: A to Z in both systems
Add up the values of the letters in a name, then add the digits of the total until one digit is left. The Chaldean column gives values 1 to 8 and no letter is assigned 9; a total can still reduce to 9. The Pythagorean column counts the alphabet 1 to 9 in order. This table prints on one page: use your browser’s print command and the menus are left off.
| Letter | Chaldean | Pythagorean |
|---|---|---|
| A | 1 | 1 |
| B | 2 | 2 |
| C | 3 | 3 |
| D | 4 | 4 |
| E | 5 | 5 |
| F | 8 | 6 |
| G | 3 | 7 |
| H | 5 | 8 |
| I | 1 | 9 |
| J | 1 | 1 |
| K | 2 | 2 |
| L | 3 | 3 |
| M | 4 | 4 |
| N | 5 | 5 |
| O | 7 | 6 |
| P | 8 | 7 |
| Q | 1 | 8 |
| R | 2 | 9 |
| S | 3 | 1 |
| T | 4 | 2 |
| U | 6 | 3 |
| V | 6 | 4 |
| W | 6 | 5 |
| X | 5 | 6 |
| Y | 1 | 7 |
| Z | 7 | 8 |
To apply the chart to a name, use the name numerology calculator, which shows every letter value and each reduction step.
The differences at a glance
| Pythagorean | Chaldean | |
|---|---|---|
| Letter values | 1 to 9, in alphabet order, repeating | 1 to 8, grouped by sound; no letter is 9 |
| Master numbers (11, 22, 33) | Kept in modern practice | Not kept; every total is reduced |
| Common use | Western books and websites | Indian name numerology (namank) |
The charts grouped by value
The same values, listed by number with the letters that carry it.
| Value | Letters |
|---|---|
| 1 | A J S |
| 2 | B K T |
| 3 | C L U |
| 4 | D M V |
| 5 | E N W |
| 6 | F O X |
| 7 | G P Y |
| 8 | H Q Z |
| 9 | I R |
| Value | Letters |
|---|---|
| 1 | A I J Q Y |
| 2 | B K R |
| 3 | C G L S |
| 4 | D M T |
| 5 | E H N X |
| 6 | U V W |
| 7 | O Z |
| 8 | F P |
24 names in both systems
Each number below is computed by the same code as the name numerology calculator. For 2 of these 24 names the two systems end on the same single digit; for the rest they differ. Pythagorean master numbers are shown as kept (for example 11), with the single digit in brackets.
| Name | Pythagorean | Chaldean |
|---|---|---|
| Aarav | 7 | 2 |
| Aditi | 7 | 2 |
| Aditya | 6 | 3 |
| Advik | 2 | 5 |
| Ananya | 2 | 5 |
| Anika | 9 | 1 |
| Anjali | 2 | 3 |
| Arjun | 1 | 6 |
| Aryan | 5 | 1 |
| Asha | 11 (2) | 1 |
| Avani | 2 | 5 |
| Ayaan | 6 | 9 |
| Diya | 3 | 7 |
| Dev | 4 | 6 |
| Ishaan | 7 | 7 |
| Ishita | 3 | 6 |
| Kabir | 5 | 8 |
| Kavya | 6 | 2 |
| Krishna | 8 | 1 |
| Kiara | 22 (4) | 7 |
| Lakshmi | 1 | 1 |
| Maya | 4 | 7 |
| Meera | 6 | 8 |
| Mira | 5 | 8 |
Which one should you use?
- If a numerologist or family elder has given a number, ask which system they used.
- For Indian naming traditions and the namank, the Chaldean chart is commonly used.
- Check spelling: Aarav and Arav are different names to both charts.
- Remember the name’s sound, meaning and family significance matter more than any number.
What each number is linked with
Name number 1 Name number 2 Name number 3 Name number 4 Name number 5 Name number 6 Name number 7 Name number 8 Name number 9
See also the full numerology guide and the namank guide. To compare alternate spellings in both systems, see numerology name correction.
Frequently asked questions
Which is more accurate, Chaldean or Pythagorean numerology?
Neither can be called more accurate: both are traditions, and neither has scientific support. Many Indian numerologists use the Chaldean chart for names, while most Western books use Pythagorean. Pick the one your family or numerologist uses and stay consistent.
Why is there no 9 in the Chaldean chart?
Chaldean writers traditionally hold 9 apart as a sacred or complete number, so no letter is given it. A name can still reduce to 9 because totals are reduced by adding digits.
Where is the Chaldean numerology chart for letters A to Z?
It is the table near the top of this page, with the Pythagorean value of each letter beside it. Chaldean gives values 1 to 8 by sound, and no letter is given 9. Print the page to keep a copy of the chart.
Do both systems use master numbers?
Modern Pythagorean practice keeps 11, 22 and 33 instead of reducing them. Traditional Chaldean practice reduces every total to one digit.