Neelakant – நீலகண்ட்

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.