What origin is the name Nilogini?

Nilogini comes from Indian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Nilogini?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Nilogini — for example Jay, Arjun, Aarav. You can browse more on our indian names page.

What is the rashi of the name Nilogini?

Nilogini starts with the syllable “Ni” (नी), which traditionally belongs to Anuradha nakshatra, pada 2, in Vrishchik rashi (Scorpio). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Nilogini

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Nilogini

Nilogini

Unisex

Indian

4 syllables

Nilogini is an Indian unisex name meaning "One who brings light like the moon".

The meaning of Nilogini is "One who brings light like the moon" — a unisex name of Indian origin. At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 4 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 4

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

One who brings light like the moon

Popularity

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Quick answers about Nilogini

What does Nilogini mean?

Nilogini is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "One who brings light like the moon".

How popular is Nilogini?

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Brother names that go with Nilogini

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

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Name numerology

8is the Chaldean number for Nilogini.

Number 8 is linked with ambition, strength and determination.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Ni (नी)
Rashi: Vrishchik (Scorpio)
Nakshatra: Anuradha, pada 2
Name number: 8

By tradition, names starting with “Ni” suit babies born in Anuradha nakshatra (pada 2), which falls in Vrishchik rashi. This is read from the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.

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Names with a similar meaning to Nilogini

Nilogini means "One who brings light like the moon" — these names share that spirit.

Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Luna — "Luna is Latin for 'moon'. In Roman myth, Luna is the goddess of the moon." (Latin)

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