Girl • Traditional 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
TraditionalNatureVirtue
Starts withந / N
Syllables3 syllables
NumerologyNumerology is a traditional number-based interpretation. Use it as cultural guidance, not as a rule.
4· Destiny Path
Pronunciation Guide
Say it likena-ḷi-ni
Tamil syllablesந-ளி-னி
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./naɭini/
Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
NaaliniNaleeneeNaaleeneeNazhiniNaazhiniNazheenee