Sanskrit · Girl name
Neelima
“blue, sapphire”
About the name Neelima
Neelima is a girls’ name of Sanskrit origin. It is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘Neela’, meaning blue, with the suffix -ima forming an abstract noun, so the name means ‘blueness’; it is also linked to sapphire. Blue is connected with the color of the sky and with deities in Hindu culture, notably Krishna and Shiva, who are depicted with blue skin or throat. The name is also spelled Nilima and is used throughout India.
- Meaning
- blue, sapphire
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- nee-LEE-mah(3 syl.)
Variants and spellings
- Neela
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Middle names for Neelima
- Neelima Anjali
- Neelima Priya
- Neelima Maya
- Neelima Sita
- Neelima Kiran
Questions about Neelima
- What does Neelima mean?
- Neelima is a Sanskrit name meaning "blue, sapphire".
- How do you pronounce Neelima?
- Neelima is pronounced nee-LEE-mah, with emphasis on the second syllable.
- What are variants of Neelima?
- Variants of Neelima include Neela.
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