Girl • Pure Tamil
Nilakkai
நிலக்கை
Signature Meaning
Nilakkai is a Tamil given name. Its precise literal meaning and original etymology are not widely documented, so clear definitions vary. The name has a soft, melodic sound and is often perceived as conveying calmness, steadiness, or gentle beauty, which many parents find appealing.
Quick Facts
Gender👧 Girl
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
Pure TamilMoonLightNature
Starts withந / N
Syllables3 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 16 → Root 7 (Ketu / கேது)
N(5) + I(1) + L(3) + A(1) + K(2) + K(2) + A(1) + I(1) = 16
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 32 → Root 5
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
5· Ketu (கேது)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likenih-luk-KAI
Tamil syllablesநி-ல-க்-கை
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./niˈlakːai/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
NilaakkaaiNeelakkaeeNilakkayNilaakkaayNizhakkaiNizhaakkaai