Boy • Mythology Tamil
Neelakant
நீலகண்ட்
Signature Meaning
Neelakant literally means "blue-throated" or "blue-necked" and is used as a masculine name in South Asia. It is traditionally an epithet of the Hindu god Shiva, linked to the story in which his throat turned blue after swallowing poison to protect the world. The name evokes qualities of strength, protection, and a connection to cultural and spiritual heritage.
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.
9· Destiny Path
Pronunciation Guide
Say it likeNEE-la-kant
Tamil syllablesநீ-ல-க-ண்-ட்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./niːlakaɳɖ/
Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
NeelaakaantNilakantNilaakaantNeelakanthNeelaakaanthNilakanth