Boy • Mythology 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
MythologySpiritual
Starts withந / N
Syllables5 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-laa-KAHN-tun
Tamil syllablesநீ-ல-கா-ந்-த-ன்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./niːlakaːn̪t̪an/
Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
NeelaakaanthaanNilakanthanNilaakaanthaanNeelakantanNeelakanthhanNeelaakaantaan