Girl • Modern Tamil
Nalini
நளினி
Signature Meaning
Nalini (நளினி) is a feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning “lotus” or “lotus-like.” It evokes the purity, beauty, and gentle grace associated with the lotus flower. The name is familiar in Tamil-speaking communities and across India.
Quick Facts
Gender👧 Girl
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/NaɭIni/
Starts with2 / N
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 16 → Root 7 (Ketu / கேது)
N(5) + A(1) + L(3) + I(1) + N(5) + I(1) = 16
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 32 → Root 5
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
4· Ketu (கேது)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likena-ḷi-ni
Tamil syllablesந-ளி-னி
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./naɭini/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
NaaliniNaleeneeNaaleeneeNazhiniNaazhiniNazheenee