GirlTraditional Tamil

Neela

நீலா

Signature Meaning

Neela (நீலா) is a common Tamil feminine name that literally means “blue” and is often associated with the gem sapphire. It evokes the color of the sky and sea, suggesting calmness, depth, and clarity. The name is simple and melodic, widely used in Tamil-speaking communities.

Quick Facts

Gender👧 Girl
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
TraditionalNatureSpiritualArt
Starts withந / N
Syllables2 syllables
NumerologyNumerology is a traditional number-based interpretation. Use it as cultural guidance, not as a rule.
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Pronunciation Guide

Say it likeNEE-laa
Tamil syllablesநீ-லா
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./niːlaː/

Other possible spellings

This name may also be written as:

NeelaaNilaNilaaNeezhaNeezhaaNizha

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