Boy • Modern Tamil
Nilayan
நிலையன்
Signature Meaning
Nilayan (நிலையன்) evokes the sense of an abode or place of shelter and comfort. The name also carries connotations of steadiness, being well-established, and reliability. It suggests calm, security, and a nurturing presence.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
Modern/NiˈLai̯Jan/
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) + Y(1) + A(1) + N(5) = 17
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 31 → Root 4
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
8· Saturn (சனி)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeni-LIE-yan
Tamil syllablesநி-லை-ய-ன்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./niˈlai̯jan/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
NilaayaanNeelayanNeelaayaanNilaianNilaaiaanNeelaian