Unisex • Modern Tamil
Nilayam
நிலயம்
Signature Meaning
Nilayam means 'abode' or 'home', conveying a place of dwelling or foundation. It evokes stability, shelter, and a central seat or place of activity. As a personal name, it suggests warmth, security, and rootedness.
Quick Facts
Gender⚧ Unisex
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
Modern/ˈNilajam/
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) + Y(1) + A(1) + M(4) = 16
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 30 → Root 3
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
7· Ketu (கேது)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeNI-lah-yum
Tamil syllablesநி-ல-ய-ம்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./ˈnilajam/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
NilaayaamNeelayamNeelaayaamNilaiamNilaaiaamNeelaiam