Unisex • Modern Tamil
Nilis
நிலிஸ்
Signature Meaning
Nilis is a short, melodic name with a gentle, lyrical quality. It feels modern and approachable, suitable for any gender. The exact origin and traditional meaning are unclear, though it appears in Tamil usage. Many parents are drawn to its simplicity and pleasant sound.
Quick Facts
Gender⚧ Unisex
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
Modern/Ni.Lis/
Starts with2 / N
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 13 → Root 4 (Rahu / ராகு)
N(5) + I(1) + L(3) + I(1) + S(3) = 13
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 27 → Root 9
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
4· Rahu (ராகு)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likenee-liss
Tamil syllablesநி-லி-ஸ்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./ni.lis/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
NeeleesNizhisNeezheesNilishNeeleeshNizhish