Boy • Modern Tamil
Nilakesh
நிலகேஷ்
Signature Meaning
Nilakesh (நிலகேஷ்) is commonly parsed from the Sanskrit elements nila (‘blue’) and keśa/kesh (‘hair’), and is often understood to mean ‘blue‑haired’ or ‘one with blue hair’. As a name it can evoke calmness or depth through the image of blue, or simply highlight a distinctive physical or symbolic trait. For precise family or regional meaning, check with family or local usage.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/Ni.La.Keːʃ/
Starts with2 / N
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 25 → Root 7 (Ketu / கேது)
N(5) + I(1) + L(3) + A(1) + K(2) + E(5) + S(3) + H(5) = 25
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 34 → Root 7
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
6· Ketu (கேது)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeni-la-KAYSH
Tamil syllablesநி-ல-கே-ஷ்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./ni.la.keːʃ/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
NilaakeshNeelakeshNeelaakeshNizhakeshNizhaakeshNeezhakesh