Girl • Modern Tamil
Nilu
நிலு
Signature Meaning
Nilu is a short, melodious name used in Tamil-speaking communities. It has a gentle, lyrical quality and often evokes images of moonlight, calmness, and natural beauty. The exact origin and literal meaning are not well documented, so the name is frequently appreciated for its pleasant sound and feel.
Quick Facts
Gender👧 Girl
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
Modern/Nilu/
Starts with2 / N
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 15 → Root 6 (Venus / சுக்கிரன்)
N(5) + I(1) + L(3) + U(6) = 15
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 20 → Root 2
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
1· Venus (சுக்கிரன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likenih-loo
Tamil syllablesநி-லு
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./nilu/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
NeeluNilooNeelooNizhuNeezhuNizhoo