Girl name
Sunil name meaning
“beautiful deep blue”
Sunil is a feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning “beautiful deep blue”. Its source word, sunīla, combines su, meaning “good” or “beautiful”, with nīla, meaning “dark blue”. Sunil is a form of the name used in modern Indian languages.
What does Sunil mean?
Beautiful deep blue
In Indonesian: biru tua yang indah
Origin and cultural usage of Sunil
From Sanskrit sunīla, combining su ‘good, beautiful’ and nīla ‘dark blue’. Sunil is a name form used in modern Indian languages.
How to pronounce Sunil
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sunil/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦸꦤꦶꦭ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮥᮔᮤᮜ᮪ |
Is Sunil a girl’s name?
Yes, Sunil is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Sunil ranks #2,797 among girl names in our data sample (1 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Sunil
- Suci♀Pure, free from stain
- Susi♀Lily flower
- Sonia♀Wisdom, good judgment
- Suri♂♀Queen, royal consort
- Susila♂♀Of good character, observing propriety
- Sania♀Exalted, radiant
- Sulis♀Beautiful, pleasing in appearance
- Suria♂♀The sun, source of daylight
- Sufi♂♀A follower of Sufism
- Sumi♂♀
- Sunny♂♀Follower of the Sunnah
- Sui♂♀Auspicious omen
Famous people named Sunil
- Sunil Soraya
FAQ about the name Sunil
What is the meaning of Sunil?
Sunil means beautiful deep blue. From Sanskrit sunīla, combining su ‘good, beautiful’ and nīla ‘dark blue’. Sunil is a name form used in modern Indian languages.
Is Sunil a girl’s name?
Yes, Sunil is used mostly as a girl’s name.
What is the origin of the name Sunil?
Sunil is of Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Sunil have?
Sunil has 2 syllables (Su-nil) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Sunil?
Sunil ranks #2,797 among girl names in our data sample (1 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Sunil?
Notable people named Sunil include Sunil Soraya.
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