Girl • Traditional 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.
1· Destiny Path
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