Wednesday, February 25 2026

Tamil Baby Name

Neelam – நீலம்

Signature meaning

Female

Neelam (நீலம்) is a Tamil word meaning “blue” and is also used to refer to the sapphire gemstone. The name evokes the color of the sky and sea and suggests calmness, depth, and beauty. It is commonly used as a given name in Tamil-speaking communities.

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Pronunciation

Neelam – நீலம்

English pronunciation
NEE-lum
IPA: /niːləm/
Tamil pronunciation
நீ-ல-ம்