Boy • Modern Tamil
Nilakkadal
நிலக்கடல்
Signature Meaning
Nilakkadal is a poetic Tamil name that evokes coastal and lunar imagery. It is likely formed from elements meaning "moon" (nila) and "sea" (kadal), suggesting interpretations like "moonlit sea" or "sea of the moon". The name has a lyrical, nature-inspired feel suitable for a child.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
Modern/NilakːAɖAl/
Starts with2 / N
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 23 → Root 5 (Mercury / புதன்)
N(5) + I(1) + L(3) + A(1) + K(2) + K(2) + A(1) + D(4) + A(1) + L(3) = 23
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 31 → Root 4
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
5· Mercury (புதன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeni-luh-KAH-dal
Tamil syllablesநி-ல-க்-க-ட-ல்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./nilakːaɖal/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
NilaakkaadaalNeelakkadalNilakkadhalNeelakkadhalNizhakkadazhNeezhakkadazh