Unisex • Modern Tamil
Nilav
நிலவ்
Signature Meaning
Nilav is a Tamil name that evokes the moon and its gentle light. It suggests calmness, beauty, and a quiet, soothing presence. Used poetically, it often conveys moonlight and serenity.
Quick Facts
Gender⚧ Unisex
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
Modern/ˈNi.Laʋ/
Starts with2 / N
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 16 → Root 7 (Ketu / கேது)
N(5) + I(1) + L(3) + A(1) + V(6) = 16
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 22 → Root 4
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-lav
Tamil syllablesநி-ல-வ்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./ˈni.laʋ/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
NilaavNeelavNeelaavNizhavNizhaavNeezhav