Boy • Mythology Tamil
Neelakanth
நீலகாந்த்
Signature Meaning
Neelakanth literally means "blue-throated" and is traditionally an epithet of the Hindu god Shiva, who is said to have turned his throat blue after consuming poison to protect the world. The name evokes qualities of strength, self-sacrifice, and protection. It is used across several Indian languages, including Tamil, as a devotional and classical name.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
MythologySpiritualCourage
Starts withந / N
Syllables4 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-luh-KAHNT
Tamil syllablesநீ-ல-கா-ந்-த்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./niːla.kaːn̪t̪/
Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
NeelaakaanthNilakanthNilaakaanthNeelakantNeelakanthhNeelaakaant