👧 Nila — Name Meaning & Origin

Nila

“Moon; Blue”

Gender👧 Girl
OriginTamil, Malayalam
ReligionHindu
Used inIndia, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Malaysia · Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Northern, Eastern
RashiVrishchik (Scorpio)
NakshatraAnuradha (pada 2) · syllable “Ni”
Numerology9 — kind, generous and idealistic
Letters4 · starts with N
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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Nila?

Nila means "Moon; Blue" (Tamil, Malayalam origin).

Is Nila a boy or girl name?

Nila is a girl's name.

Which religion is the name Nila from?

Nila is used as a Hindu name in India, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Malaysia.

What is the rashi of the name Nila?

By its first syllable "Ni", Nila belongs to Vrishchik (Scorpio) rashi and Anuradha nakshatra (pada 2), following the traditional Namakshar system.

What is the lucky number for Nila?

In Pythagorean numerology the name Nila adds up to 9, linked with being kind, generous and idealistic.

Name meanings come from the name's language of origin; many names carry more than one meaning in different languages and communities. Rashi and nakshatra follow the traditional first-syllable (Namakshar) method — for an exact rashi use the baby's birth chart.

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