Boy • Modern Tamil
Nilvai
நில்வாய்
Signature Meaning
Nilvai is a Tamil given name that suggests a calm, steady presence and a gentle, lyrical sound. It reads as soft and approachable, making it suitable for a child. The exact literal meaning is not widely documented, so many families choose it for its pleasing tone rather than a specific definition.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
ModernN̪IlʋAːJ
Starts with2 / N
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 17 → Root 8 (Saturn / சனி)
N(5) + I(1) + L(3) + V(6) + A(1) + I(1) = 17
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 31 → Root 4
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
4· Saturn (சனி)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likenil-VAAY
Tamil syllablesநி-ல்-வா-ய்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely.n̪ilʋaːj
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
NilvaaiNeelvaeeNeelvaaeeNilvayNilvaayNizhvai