Boy • Mythology Tamil
Neelakantha
நீலகണ്ഠ
Signature Meaning
Neelakantha means "blue-throated" and is traditionally an epithet of the Hindu god Shiva. In the myth, Shiva's throat turned blue after holding poison to protect the world, so the name evokes sacrifice and protection. It suggests strength, calm, and spiritual depth and is used in South Indian naming traditions with Sanskrit roots.
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-kahn-dah
Tamil syllablesநீ-ல-க-ണ്ഠ
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./niːlakaɳɖa/
Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
NeelaakaanthaaNilakanthaNilaakaanthaaNeelakantaNeelakanthhaNeelaakaantaa