Boy • Modern Tamil
Neelakanthan
நீலகாந்தன்
Signature Meaning
Neelakanthan literally means “blue-throated one.” It is a traditional epithet of Lord Shiva, who — according to Hindu tradition — swallowed poison during the churning of the ocean, turning his throat blue to save the world. The name suggests qualities of strength, sacrifice, and protective care.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/NiːLakaːN̪T̪An/
Starts with2 / T
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 42 → Root 6 (Venus / சுக்கிரன்)
N(5) + E(5) + E(5) + L(3) + A(1) + K(2) + A(1) + N(5) + T(4) + H(5) + A(1) + N(5) = 42
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 43 → Root 7
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
9· Venus (சுக்கிரன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likenee-laa-KAHN-tun
Tamil syllablesநீ-ல-கா-ந்-த-ன்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./niːlakaːn̪t̪an/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
NeelaakaanthaanNilakanthanNilaakaanthaanNeelakantanNeelakanthhanNeelaakaantaan