Girl • Modern Tamil
Nilisha
நிலிஷா
Signature Meaning
Nilisha is a feminine given name used in Tamil-speaking and broader South Asian communities. It has a soft, lyrical sound and is often chosen for its pleasant, modern feel. The name tends to evoke qualities like calmness, brightness, and grace, making it popular with parents seeking a gentle, contemporary name.
Quick Facts
Gender👧 Girl
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/Ni.Li.ʂAː/
Starts with2 / N
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 19 → Root 1 (Sun / சூரியன்)
N(5) + I(1) + L(3) + I(1) + S(3) + H(5) + A(1) = 19
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 36 → Root 9
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
7· Sun (சூரியன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeni-li-shaa
Tamil syllablesநி-லி-ஷா
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./ni.li.ʂaː/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
NilishaaNeeleeshaNeeleeshaaNizhishaNizhishaaNeezheesha