Nilam
Fact sheet
- Name
- Nilam
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
Nilam (नीलम) is an Indian girl's name, which is translated into German as 'the blue one,' 'the dark blue one,' 'the bluish one,' as well as 'the blue gemstone' or 'the sapphire' (dark blue gemstone).
What does the name Nilam mean?
Nilam (नीलम) is an Indian name for girls, whose meanings in German include 'the blue one,' 'the dark blue one,' 'the bluish one,' as well as 'the blue gemstone' or 'the sapphire' (dark blue gemstone). The name has its roots in the ancient script language Sanskrit and is derived from the word nīla (नील), which means 'dark blue.' Variants of the name include Neelam, Neelima, Nilah, Nilema, Neela, and Nila.
Where does the name Nilam come from?
The origin of the name Nilam is Sanskrit and includes meanings such as 'the blue gemstone' or 'the sapphire.' The root word nīla means 'dark blue' in Sanskrit. The name can be found in several languages, including Hindi, Indian, Malay, and Marathi.
How do you pronounce Nilam?
Ni-lam, where the 'i' is pronounced like in 'bee' and the 'a' like in 'cat.'
Popularity
In Germany, Nilam is a rather rare name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was in 2009, when it reached 2,111th place. Over the last ten years, Nilam has been given as a first name about 40 times, placing it 4,479th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,475th.
Famous people
- Nilam M. Farooq (actress, YouTuber)
Frequently asked questions about the name Nilam
What does the name Nilam mean?
Nilam means 'the blue one' or 'the blue gemstone' and has its roots in Sanskrit with the root word nīla, which means 'dark blue.'
Where does the name Nilam come from?
The name Nilam has a Sanskrit origin and is used in various languages such as Hindi, Indian, Malay, and Marathi.
How popular is the name Nilam?
Although Nilam is not among the most common first names, it enjoys a certain popularity in specific regions and cultural aspects.