Indian names with "Neil" as a nickname?
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Anonymous
| Please suggest Indian boy (Hindu) names where Neil could be the nickname. Thanks! |
Anonymous
Nilesh |
Anonymous
| Sunil? |
Anonymous
| Um, Neil? I'm Hindu (Indian-American), and I knew lots of Neils growing up (not nicknames). |
Anonymous
| Anil? |
Anonymous
Yes you're right, Neil can be an Indian name on it's own but I think OP is looking for other suggestions where it can be used as a nickname too. |
Anonymous
This. Is Nilam possible too - I think it is Muslim origin though. |
Anonymous
| Neil is sooo boring |
Anonymous
| Nikhil |
Anonymous
Insulting people who have different tastes than you is quite lame and boring as well. |
Anonymous
Agreed! I never understand why people comment with their own opinions like that as if anyone cares instead of just answering the question. How do they know if the name Neil has any special significance to the OP and that they are trying to find a way to incorporate it? |
Anonymous
+1, also South Asian American and knew lots of Neils (including my cousin). Just name him Neil if you like the name. |
Anonymous
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Nabanil ("a new, clear blue sky")
Neal ("champion") Neehal ("new") Nelith ("personification of law") Nihal ("satisfied, contented, happy") Nilan ("moon, handsome") Nilavalagan ("handsome, moon") Nilavan ("moon, handsome") Nilmitra ("blue") Nithilan ("brilliant like a pearl ") |
Anonymous
Uh where did you get this list? |
Anonymous
Spelled Neelam, it’s girls name, Hindu origin. Means blue sapphire in Sanskrit. Spelled as Nilam it is a boys name and Muslim name. Meaning is the same. Other options for Neil as nickname (though I agree it’s way overdone) Neeraj Nirav Though you can pick any name from any letter of the alphabet and still call him Neal. Nicknames in Indian culture don’t have to sound anything like the original name and there aren’t rules for only certain names using a particular nickname like western name rules. |