Indian name meaning
Nikhil
♂ BoyNi·khil · 2 syllables
Complete; whole; entire
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Ambitious, capable and determined — built for goals, authority and material success.
| N | i | k | h | i | l |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 3 |
5 + 1 + 2 + 5 + 1 + 3 = 17, then 1 + 7 = 8. So Nikhil carries the name number 8.
About the name Nikhil
Nikhil is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Complete; whole; entire.”
Spoken aloud it is Ni·khil — 2 syllables. Nikhil appears regularly in Indian public population records: recognisable, without being one of the most-used names.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nikhil mean?
Nikhil means “Complete; whole; entire.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Nikhil a boy or a girl name?
Nikhil is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Nikhil?
Nikhil is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Nikhil?
Nikhil has 2 syllables and is said as Ni·khil.
What is the numerology number of the name Nikhil?
In the Chaldean system, Nikhil has the name number 8, “The Achiever.”
Is Nikhil a common name in India?
Nikhil appears 20 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “common.”
What names go well with Nikhil?
For a sister to Nikhil, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Naina, Nakshatra, Nalini or Ira all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Nikhil?
Senthil, Ezhil, Akhil or Sahil share Nikhil's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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