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Nithila
Pronounced nih-THEE-lah /nɪˈθiː.lə/Medium
Meaning: A Tamil/Sanskrit name meaning 'pearl' (nithila/nithilam) — a luminous gem of the sea. Soft and lyrical.Low
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History & Origin
Nithila means 'pearl' in Tamil and Sanskrit, a luminous image of a sea-gem. It reads soft and lyrical — rare in the U.S., more familiar in South Indian families (said 'nih-THEE-lah').
It appears rarely in the U.S., more familiar in South Asian families. Rare, luminous, and soft.
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What does the name Nithila mean?
Nithila is a Tamil and Sanskrit name meaning 'pearl,' a luminous gem of the sea.
How do you pronounce Nithila?
It's said nih-THEE-lah /nɪˈθiː.lə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Nithila a boy or girl name?
Nithila is a girl's name.
How popular is Nithila?
Nithila is an extremely rare name in the U.S.