Sunil

Sunil Meaning & Origin

About Sunil
The name "Sunil" is of Indian origin and is commonly used in Hindu culture. It is derived from the Sanskrit words "sūrya" meaning "sun" and "nila" meaning "blue." Therefore, the name Sunil can be interpreted as "dark blue like the sun" or "dark blue complexioned." It is a masculine name that signifies strength, radiance, and the vibrant energy associated with the sun.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Sunil are male.

Sunil Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SNL
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0504
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S UW0 N IH1 L
🌐 IPA
/suˈnɪl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SNL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S540

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sunil in Braille

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

The name Sunil in braille

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

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

The name Sunil in sign language

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