Neelamनीलम
Nīlam · traditionally used for girls
“Sapphire”
Monier-Williams s.v. nīla / nīla-maṇi (a sapphire)
Starting sound and where it falls
Neelam begins with Ni — a traditional birth-star naming sound. Names beginning with Ni open Anuradha pada 2. Which pada a birth falls in comes from the Moon’s position at the recorded birth date, time, and place.
A noted bearer: —.
Cultural context
Evokes the sapphire, a prized deep-blue gem in Indian tradition.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Neelam mean?
Neelam (Nīlam) is attested as “Sapphire.” Monier-Williams s.v. nīla / nīla-maṇi (a sapphire)
Which nakshatra sound does Neelam fit?
Neelam begins with the sound Ni, which opens Anuradha pada 2. Whether a birth falls in that exact pada comes from the Moon's position at the recorded birth date, time, and place — that is what the free check on this site calculates.
Is Neelam a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Neelam is traditionally used for girls.
Where does this meaning come from?
Every meaning on this page is quoted from verified Sanskrit dictionaries or cited scripture, exactly as attested.
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