Girl name
Nila name meaning
“Blue, dark blue”
Nila means “blue” or “dark blue” and is used as a feminine name in Türkiye. Its source is Sanskrit nīla, a word describing the colour blue. The deep blue surface of a lake provides a concrete visual association, reflecting the colour meaning at the centre of the name.
What does Nila mean?
Blue, dark blue
In Turkish: Mavi, koyu mavi
Nila is a short feminine name carrying the depth and clarity associated with blue. Its Sanskrit interpretation connects it with other names derived from the same color word. In Turkish, its resemblance to Nil may also suggest water and rivers, although these associations remain separate from the literal meaning blue.
Origin of the name Nila
Nila is a name derived from Sanskrit nīla, ‘blue, dark blue.’ Other naming traditions also associate it with the Nile; the Sanskrit interpretation rests directly on an identifiable word for a color.
How to pronounce Nila
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nila/ |
Is Nila a girl’s name?
Yes, Nila is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Nila does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Nila
Famous people named Nila
- nila khosravi bonjar · b. 2020
FAQ about the name Nila
What is the meaning of Nila?
Nila means “Blue, dark blue”. Nila is a name derived from Sanskrit nīla, ‘blue, dark blue.’ Other naming traditions also associate it with the Nile; the Sanskrit interpretation rests directly on an identifiable word for a color.
Is Nila a girl’s name?
Yes, Nila is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Nila in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Nila nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Nila?
Nila is of Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Nila have?
Nila has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Nila?
Nila does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Nila?
Notable people named Nila include nila khosravi bonjar.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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