Girl • Modern Tamil
Neena
நீனா
Signature Meaning
Neena is a feminine given name used in Tamil-speaking communities and beyond. It suggests warmth, grace, and a straightforward, easy-to-pronounce charm. The name feels modern yet familiar across different cultures. The exact linguistic origin is uncertain and it may be a regional form or a variant of "Nina".
Quick Facts
Gender👧 Girl
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/NiːN̪Aː/
Starts with2 / N
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 21 → Root 3 (Jupiter / குரு)
N(5) + E(5) + E(5) + N(5) + A(1) = 21
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 21 → Root 3
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
2· Jupiter (குரு)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeNEE-naa
Tamil syllablesநீ-னா
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./niːn̪aː/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
NeenaaNinaNinaa