Girl • Modern Tamil
Nilikai
நிலிகை
Signature Meaning
Nilikai is a Tamil given name with a soft, lyrical sound that can suit any gender. It tends to evoke a sense of calmness and steadiness, giving a gentle, grounded impression. Because clear, confirmed etymology is not available, many parents choose it for its pleasant sound and feel rather than a specific literal meaning.
Quick Facts
Gender👧 Girl
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
Modern/Ni.Li.Kai̯/
Starts with2 / I
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 14 → Root 5 (Mercury / புதன்)
N(5) + I(1) + L(3) + I(1) + K(2) + A(1) + I(1) = 14
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 38 → Root 2
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
8· Mercury (புதன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeni-li-kai
Tamil syllablesநி-லி-கை
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./ni.li.kai̯/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
NilikaaiNeeleekaeeNilikayNilikaayNizhikaiNizhikaai