Boy • Modern Tamil
Nilajan
நிலாஜன்
Signature Meaning
Nilajan is a Tamil name that evokes imagery of the moon and a gentle, luminous presence. It appears to combine 'nila' (commonly associated with the moon in Tamil and neighboring languages) with a suffix that often denotes a person or connection in many South Asian names. Overall, the name suggests serenity, radiance, and a calm, steady character.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginMixed/Other
Style / Category
ModernNi.LaːD͡ʒəN
Starts with2 / N
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 17 → Root 8 (Saturn / சனி)
N(5) + I(1) + L(3) + A(1) + J(1) + A(1) + N(5) = 17
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 25 → Root 7
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
2· Saturn (சனி)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likenih-LAA-jun
Tamil syllablesநி-லா-ஜ-ன்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely.ni.laːd͡ʒən
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
NilaajaanNeelajanNeelaajaanNizhajanNizhaajaanNeezhajan