Neilesh
Sanskrit · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Neilesh
Neilesh is a Sanskrit-derived name combining "Neil" (from Nila, meaning blue) and the suffix "-esh" (meaning lord or master), thus meaning "lord of the blue" or "master of blue," often associated with Lord Krishna.
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Etymology
Neilesh is a Sanskrit-derived name combining "Neil" (from Nila, meaning blue) and the suffix "-esh" (meaning lord or master), thus meaning "lord of the blue" or "master of blue," often associated with Lord Krishna. The name is primarily used in Hindu communities, particularly among Indian populations, with no significant historical figures of major prominence bearing this name in recorded history.
Neilesh currently ranks #13,478 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2013.
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