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Neela

Put a sparkle in baby's eye with this jewel of a name. Neela, a Sanskrit girl's name, means "sapphire blue." It's related to Nila, a geographical name based on the river Nile. With this lyrical name, baby can get in touch with her artistic side and appreciate all the colors of life. Neela can also have Latin roots and be a form of the name Cornelia, which comes from the word cornu, meaning "horn."
Sanskrit Female
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Meaning

Sapphire blue

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Pronunciation

Nee-lah

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  • Calm
  • Intelligent
  • Graceful
  • Loyal

Compatibility

Neela pairs well with sibling names that are also of Indian origin or have a similar elegant and sophisticated vibe. As a middle name, Neela adds a touch of uniqueness and exoticism to the full name. This name is a great choice for families looking for a cultural or stylish option for their baby girl.

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Neela Aasman Sohail

Neela Aasman Sohail

Writer

Born: May 1, 1966 · Lahore, Pakistan

Portrait of Neela Janakiraman Reddy

Neela Janakiraman Reddy

Politician

Born: June 4, 1949 · Hyderabad, India

Portrait of Neela Ramgopal

Neela Ramgopal

Musician

Born: September 21, 1932 · Bangalore, India

Portrait of Neela Vaswani

Neela Vaswani

Author

Born: March 18, 1974 · New York, USA

Portrait of Neela Winkelmann

Neela Winkelmann

Scientist

Born: November 30, 1969 · Berlin, Germany

Portrait of Neela Zogu

Neela Zogu

Politician

Born: January 19, 1938 · Tirana, Albania

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Neela Original form
  • नीला Devanagari
  • নীলা Bengali
  • નીલા Gujarati
  • நீலா Tamil
  • నీల Telugu
  • നീല Malayalam
  • ਨੀਲਾ Punjabi

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Frequently Asked Questions about Neela

What does Neela mean?
Sapphire blue
What is the origin of Neela?
Neela has Sanskrit origins.
Is Neela popular?
Neela has been viewed 216 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Neela?
Similar names include Pedro, Habiba, Nico, Ethan, Nana.
How do you pronounce Neela?
Neela is pronounced Nee-lah.

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