Boy • Modern Tamil
Nilim
நிலிம்
Signature Meaning
Nilim is used in Tamil contexts and may be a variant or transliteration of names like Nilam or Neelam. It is commonly associated with the color blue or the sapphire gemstone, conveying calmness, depth, and preciousness. Because spellings and uses vary regionally, the exact origin is uncertain.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
Modern/ˈNi.Lim/
Starts with2 / N
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 14 → Root 5 (Mercury / புதன்)
N(5) + I(1) + L(3) + I(1) + M(4) = 14
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 30 → Root 3
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
6· Mercury (புதன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeNIL-im
Tamil syllablesநி-லி-ம்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./ˈni.lim/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
NeeleemNizhimNeezheem