What origin is the name Niloy?

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

What are good sister names for Niloy?

Names from the same bengali tradition pair naturally with Niloy — for example Anmolika, Synthia, Elvi. You can browse more on our bengali names page.

What is the rashi of the name Niloy?

Niloy 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.

Niloy

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Niloy

Niloy

Boy

Bengali

2 syllables

Niloy is a Bengali boy's name meaning "A beautiful Bengali name meaning silence or stillness, representing a calm, serene, and peaceful temperament that is valued in character and spirit.".

The meaning of Niloy is "A beautiful Bengali name meaning silence or stillness, representing a calm, serene, and peaceful temperament that is valued in character and spirit." — a boy name of Bengali origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Bengali
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

A beautiful Bengali name meaning silence or stillness, representing a calm, serene, and peaceful temperament that is valued in character and spirit.

Popularity

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Quick answers about Niloy

What does Niloy mean?

Niloy is a boy name of Bengali origin meaning "A beautiful Bengali name meaning silence or stillness, representing a calm, serene, and peaceful temperament that is valued in character and spirit.".

How popular is Niloy?

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Sister names that go with Niloy

Anmolika Synthia Elvi Trishana Girijabala Bhabani

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Name numerology

8is the Chaldean number for Niloy.

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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