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Neel
OriginDiminutive of Cornelia, Dutch, Sanskrit
Meaning"horn; sapphire blue"
About Neel
As a Sanskrit name, Neel is typically used for boys, however a small percentage of girls are given the name too. Meaning "sapphire blue", alternative forms include Neela, Nila, Neelam, Neelim, Nilima, and Nilar.
As a Dutch name, Neel is typically used as a diminutive for Cornelia and would be pronounced NEHL.
Pronounced NEEL.
Editor: Pamela Redmond
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
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