Girl • Modern Tamil
Nilavu
நிலாவு
Signature Meaning
Nilavu is a Tamil name that refers to the moon or to moonlight. It evokes the gentle, silvery glow of night and carries connotations of calmness, beauty, and quiet radiance. Many parents choose it for its lyrical sound and peaceful imagery.
Quick Facts
Gender👧 Girl
OriginMixed/Other
Style / Category
Modern/Ni.LaːʋU/
Starts with2 / N
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 22 → Root 4 (Rahu / ராகு)
N(5) + I(1) + L(3) + A(1) + V(6) + U(6) = 22
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 25 → Root 7
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
2· Rahu (ராகு)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likenih-LAA-voo
Tamil syllablesநி-லா-வு
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./ni.laːʋu/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
NilaavuNeelavuNeelaavuNilavooNilaavooNeelavoo