Nilani

nih-LAH-nee'nih-LAH-nee'3 syllables
🇮🇳Tamil
Graceful

MEANING

Moonlight

ORIGIN

Tamil

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Tamil word 'nila' meaning 'moon' or 'lunar light'.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Tamil culture, the moon is often associated with beauty and serenity.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The name has been used in Tamil literature to depict gracefulness and elegance.

🇮🇳Sanskrit
Melodious

MEANING

Lotus

ORIGIN

Indian

ETYMOLOGY

Related to the Sanskrit word 'nila', used in poetic contexts to describe the lotus flower.

CULTURAL NOTES

The lotus is a symbol of purity and enlightenment in Indian traditions.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Often mentioned in ancient texts as a symbol of spiritual awakening.

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Nilani - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations