Tamil Baby Name

Neelai – நீலை

Signature meaning

Female

Neelai (நீலை) is a Tamil name often associated with the colour blue. It evokes images of sky and sea, suggesting calmness, depth and serenity. Exact etymology is not certain, though many speakers link it to the Tamil word for blue (நீலம்).

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Pronunciation

Neelai – நீலை

English pronunciation

NEE-lai

IPA: /niː.lai̯/

Tamil pronunciation

நீ-லை

“Denial of space to Muslims, opposition to food prepared by Dalits..” – Supreme Court judge’s concern

“Even if it comes from Gujarat, the lentils won’t cook; the first step is ours!” – Senthil Balaji in Coimbatore

Neelai – நீலை

Pronunciation

Neelai – நீலை

“Denial of space to Muslims, opposition to food prepared by Dalits..” – Supreme Court judge’s concern

“Even if it comes from Gujarat, the lentils won’t cook; the first step is ours!” – Senthil Balaji in Coimbatore

Pronunciation

Neelai – நீலை

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