Boy • Modern Tamil
Nilake
நிலகே
Signature Meaning
Nilake is a short, lyrical Tamil name with a gentle, melodic sound. The exact origin and meaning are not well documented and the name appears to be rare or regional. It may evoke associations common in Tamil—such as the element 'nila' (often linked to the moon or beauty)—but that connection is speculative. Parents choosing Nilake often appreciate its soft rhythm and poetic feel.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginMixed/Other
Style / Category
Modern/Ni.La.Keː/
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) + K(2) + E(5) = 17
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 25 → Root 7
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
8· Saturn (சனி)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likenih-lah-kay
Tamil syllablesநி-ல-கே
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./ni.la.keː/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
NilaakeNeelakeNeelaakeNizhakeNizhaakeNeezhake