Girl • Modern Tamil
Nilaya
நிலையா
Signature Meaning
Nilaya (நிலையா) evokes the idea of an abode or home—a place of shelter and belonging. The name suggests stability, foundation and a sense of being grounded. It is often chosen for its warm, comforting connotations.
Quick Facts
Gender👧 Girl
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/NiˈLajɑː/
Starts with2 / N
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 12 → Root 3 (Jupiter / குரு)
N(5) + I(1) + L(3) + A(1) + Y(1) + A(1) = 12
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 26 → Root 8
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
6· Jupiter (குரு)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeni-LAI-yaa
Tamil syllablesநி-லை-யா
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./niˈlajɑː/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
NilaayaaNeelayaNeelaayaaNilaiaNilaaiaaNeelaia