Nili means “indigo blue”. It probably comes from Persian. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
- Nili is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 4 letters.
What does Nili mean?
Literal meaning
Nili is a name for girls and boys used in Turkish. It means “indigo blue”. Its elements are Persian in origin.
Nili in Turkish
What does Nili mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Nili. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “indigo blue” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.
Where does the name Nili come from?
Persian, borrowing. From Persian.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Nili a Turkish name?
Yes. Nili is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Nili across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | NiliLatin | Unisex | same as above: “indigo blue” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Nili
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nili | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Nili
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Nili rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- TümkanBoy“full of life, healthy”same language (turkish)
- YetiyBoy“reach your aim”same language (turkish)
- BahtışenUnisex“happy, joyful, fortunate person”same language (turkish)
- EraltayBoy“man of the Altai”same language (turkish)
- KemalettinBoy“perfection of the faith”same language (turkish)
- TekinBoy“prince”same language (turkish)
- RuhcanUnisex“soul and life”same language (turkish)
- SercanUnisex“chief soul, foremost beloved”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Nili
What does the name Nili mean?
Nili means “indigo blue”. It probably comes from Persian. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
Is Nili a girl's or a boy's name?
Nili is recorded for both girls and boys.
Where does Nili come from?
Nili is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Nili?
Nili is recorded for Turkish. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Nili have?
Nili has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 4 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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