Neelam

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Girl

Meaning

Sapphire

Origin

Persian/Urdu

Global Spellings

Arabic نيلام
Urdu نیلم
Persian نیلم
Bengali নীলম
Pashto نیلم

Alternate Spellings

Graceful and timeless, the name Neelam is a beautiful choice for a baby girl. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Sapphire', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

In Persian/Urdu culture, names are more than labels; they are prayers. Neelam is widely respected for its positive connotations. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Neelam is the Persian and Urdu word for “sapphire,” ultimately from the Sanskrit “nila” (blue).