Neel

Neel Meaning & Origin

About Neel
The name "Neel" is of Indian origin and is commonly used as a masculine given name. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "nila," meaning "blue" or "sapphire." The name Neel is often associated with qualities such as calmness, depth, and tranquility, reflecting the serene and peaceful nature of the color blue.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Neel are male.

Neel Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 8.51% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NL
🗽 NYSIIS
N/A
🔊 Soundex
N040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N IY1 L
🌐 IPA
/nil/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Neel in Braille

Here's how to represent Neel in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Neel in braille

How to Spell the Name Neel in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Neel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Neel in sign language

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