Neelum
Sanskrit · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Neelum
The name Neelum means "sapphire" or "blue gemstone," deriving from the Sanskrit word *nīla* (नील) meaning "dark blue." It is primarily used in South Asian cultures, particularly among Hindus and Sikhs in India and Pakistan, and is also the name of a river in Kashmir with historical significance in regional folklore.
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Etymology
The name Neelum means "sapphire" or "blue gemstone," deriving from the Sanskrit word *nīla* (नील) meaning "dark blue." It is primarily used in South Asian cultures, particularly among Hindus and Sikhs in India and Pakistan, and is also the name of a river in Kashmir with historical significance in regional folklore.
Neelum currently ranks #3,848 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1998.
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