Girl • Modern Tamil
Nilava
நிலவா
Signature Meaning
Nilava is a Tamil feminine name that evokes the moon and moonlight. It suggests softness, gentle radiance, and quiet beauty. The name is often used poetically to convey calmness and a luminous presence. Usage and spelling can vary across regions.
Quick Facts
Gender👧 Girl
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
Modern/Ni.LaːʋA/
Starts with2 / N
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 17 → Root 8 (Saturn / சனி)
N(5) + I(1) + L(3) + A(1) + V(6) + A(1) = 17
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 23 → Root 5
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
9· Saturn (சனி)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeni-la-vaa
Tamil syllablesநி-ல-வா
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./ni.laːʋa/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
NilaavaaNeelavaNeelaavaaNizhavaNizhaavaaNeezhava