Girl • Modern Tamil
Nilavai
நிலவாய்
Signature Meaning
Nilavai is a Tamil name that evokes the moon and moonlight. It suggests calmness, gentle radiance, and serene beauty. Often used for girls, the name conveys a peaceful, luminous presence.
Quick Facts
Gender👧 Girl
OriginMixed/Other
Style / Category
Modern/Ni.La.ʋAːJ/
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) + V(6) + A(1) + I(1) = 18
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 32 → Root 5
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
8· Mars (செவ்வாய்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeni-laa-VAI
Tamil syllablesநி-ல-வா-ய்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./ni.la.ʋaːj/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
NilaavaaiNeelavaeeNilavayNilaavaayNizhavaiNizhaavaai