Sunilसुनील
Sunīla · traditionally used for boys
“Deep blue; very dark”
MW su-nīla: "very black or blue, dark"; m. lexicographers' "the pomegranate tree." Apte: "very black or blue; the pomegranate tree; common flax (f. -lā)."
Starting sound and where it falls
Sunil begins with Su — a traditional birth-star naming sound. Names beginning with Su open Shatabhisha pada 4. Which pada a birth falls in comes from the Moon’s position at the recorded birth date, time, and place.
A noted bearer: Sunil Gavaskar (cricketer); Sunil Chhetri (footballer).
Cultural context
Evokes a deep, rich blue, a color often linked to the sky and sea.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Sunil mean?
Sunil (Sunīla) is attested as “Deep blue; very dark.” MW su-nīla: "very black or blue, dark"; m. lexicographers' "the pomegranate tree." Apte: "very black or blue; the pomegranate tree; common flax (f. -lā)."
Which nakshatra sound does Sunil fit?
Sunil begins with the sound Su, which opens Shatabhisha pada 4. 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 Sunil a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Sunil is traditionally used for boys.
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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