👦 Sunil — Name Meaning & Origin

Sunil

“Dark blue; Sapphire”

Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit, Sinhala
ReligionHindu, Buddhist
Used inIndia, Nepal, Sri Lanka
RashiKumbh (Aquarius)
NakshatraShatabhisha (pada 4) · syllable “Su”
Numerology3 — creative, cheerful and expressive
Letters5 · starts with S
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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Sunil?

Sunil means "Dark blue; Sapphire" (Sanskrit, Sinhala origin).

Is Sunil a boy or girl name?

Sunil is a boy's name.

Which religion is the name Sunil from?

Sunil is used as a Hindu and Buddhist name in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka.

What is the rashi of the name Sunil?

By its first syllable "Su", Sunil belongs to Kumbh (Aquarius) rashi and Shatabhisha nakshatra (pada 4), following the traditional Namakshar system.

What is the lucky number for Sunil?

In Pythagorean numerology the name Sunil adds up to 3, linked with being creative, cheerful and expressive.

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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