Boy • Modern Tamil
Nilak
நிலக்
Signature Meaning
Nilak is a short Tamil given name used by Tamil-speaking communities. There is no single widely documented meaning, some sources suggest links to roots that evoke the color blue or a place, but this is not confirmed. The name has a simple, crisp sound that many parents may find appealing.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
Modern/ˈNilak/
Starts with2 / N
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 12 → Root 3 (Jupiter / குரு)
N(5) + I(1) + L(3) + A(1) + K(2) = 12
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 20 → Root 2
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
4· Jupiter (குரு)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeNI-lahk
Tamil syllablesநி-ல-க்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./ˈnilak/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
NilaakNeelakNeelaakNizhakNizhaakNeezhak