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Nilam

नीलम

From Sanskrit नील (nīla) denoting the colour sapphire blue.

Meaning and origin

Nilam derives from the Sanskrit नील (nīla) referring to a deep blue colour, particularly associated with the precious sapphire stone.

How to pronounce Nilam

HindiNEEL-um /ˈniːləm/

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