Girl • Modern Tamil
Nilagai
நிலாகை
Signature Meaning
Nilagai is a Tamil name with natural, graceful overtones. It is commonly linked to the nilgai, a large South Asian antelope, evoking strength, elegance, and a free-spirited nature. The precise linguistic origin in Tamil is uncertain.
Quick Facts
Gender👧 Girl
OriginMixed/Other
Style / Category
Modern/NiˈLaːɡAi/
Starts with2 / N
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 15 → Root 6 (Venus / சுக்கிரன்)
N(5) + I(1) + L(3) + A(1) + G(3) + A(1) + I(1) = 15
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 35 → Root 8
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
8· Venus (சுக்கிரன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeni-LAA-guy
Tamil syllablesநி-லா-கை
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./niˈlaːɡai/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
NilaagaaiNeelagaeeNilagayNilaagaayNizhagaiNizhaagaai