Boy • Modern Tamil
Nilakkal
நிலக்கல்
Signature Meaning
Nilakkal is a South Indian name that also appears as a place-name. As a given name it can evoke steadiness, rootedness, and a sense of strong foundation. The exact literal origin and linguistic derivation are uncertain.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
Modern/NiˈLakːAl/
Starts with2 / N
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 18 → Root 9 (Mars / செவ்வாய்)
N(5) + I(1) + L(3) + A(1) + K(2) + K(2) + A(1) + L(3) = 18
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 26 → Root 8
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
9· Mars (செவ்வாய்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeni-LAK-kal
Tamil syllablesநி-ல-க்-க-ல்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./niˈlakːal/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
NilaakkaalNeelakkalNeelaakkaalNizhakkazhNeezhakkazh