Girl • Modern Tamil
Nilai
நிலை
Signature Meaning
Nilai is a Tamil name meaning "state", "position", or "standing." It evokes ideas of stability, foundation, and balance, suggesting a steady or grounded nature. The word is used in Tamil-speaking communities for both boys and girls and works well as a simple, meaningful given name.
Quick Facts
Gender👧 Girl
OriginMixed/Other
Style / Category
Modern[N̪Ilai]
Starts with2 / N
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 11 → Root 2 (Moon / சந்திரன்)
N(5) + I(1) + L(3) + A(1) + I(1) = 11
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 27 → Root 9
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
4· Moon (சந்திரன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likenih-LAI
Tamil syllablesநி-லை
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely.[n̪ilai]
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
NilaaiNeelaeeNeelaaeeNilayNilaayNizhai