Neel
Meaning of Neel
Originating from India, the name Neel is predominantly used as a masculine given name. In Hindi, it is pronounced as "neel" (/niːl/). The name has variations such as Neil. In terms of popularity in the United States, Neel has been steadily used over the years but hasn't reached high ranks on the baby names charts. Despite its relatively low frequency, Neel holds a sense of uniqueness and cultural richness that may appeal to parents looking for an uncommon yet meaningful name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Indian (Hindi)
- Pronunced as neel (/niːl/)
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Notable People Named Neel
| Neel Tushar Kashkari is an American banker, economist, and politician who currently serves as the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis and previously oversaw the Troubled Asset Relief Program during the 2007-2008 financial crisis. |
| Neel Kolhatkar is an Australian comedian, YouTuber, and actor with 86.5 million views on his YouTube channel as of April 2022. |
| Neel Ernest Kearby was a highly decorated World War II pilot and United States Army Air Forces colonel, known for receiving the Medal of Honor and achieving 22 aerial victories. |
| Neel Shah is an American physician, Harvard University assistant professor, Chief Medical Officer of Maven Clinic, and founder of the nonprofit organizations Costs of Care and March for Moms, married to MIT Professor Julie Shah. |
| Neel Mukherjee, FRSL, is an Indian English-language writer based in London, known for his critically acclaimed novels and as the brother of television anchor and editor Udayan Mukherjee. |
