Nilan

Nilan Meaning & Origin

About Nilan
The name "Nilan" is of Indian origin and is commonly used as a masculine name. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "nila," which means "blue" or "sapphire." As such, the name "Nilan" is often associated with qualities such as calmness, serenity, and depth. It can also be interpreted as representing the sky or the ocean, symbolizing vastness and tranquility.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Nilan are male.

Nilan Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -30.16% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NLN
🗽 NYSIIS
N/A
🔊 Soundex
N0405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N IY0 L AA1 N
🌐 IPA
/niˈlɑn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nilan in Braille

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

The name Nilan in braille

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

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

The name Nilan in sign language

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