Boy • Mythology Tamil
Neelakandan
நீலகண்டன்
Signature Meaning
Neelakandan (நீலகண்டன்) literally means "blue-throated," from roots meaning "blue" and "throat." It is traditionally an epithet of Lord Shiva, who is said to have borne a blue throat after drinking poison to protect the world. As a given name in Tamil, it evokes strength, protection and a divine association, and remains familiar in Tamil-speaking communities.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
MythologySpiritual
Starts withந / N
Syllables4 syllables
NumerologyNumerology is a traditional number-based interpretation. Use it as cultural guidance, not as a rule.
7· Destiny Path
Pronunciation Guide
Say it likeNEE-la-kun-dun
Tamil syllablesநீ-ல-க-ண்-ட-ன்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./niːlakaɳɖan/
Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
NeelaakaandaanNilakandanNilaakaandaanNeelakandhanNilakandhanNilaakaandhaan