Neelam
Meaning of Neelam
Neelam is a female name with origins in Hindi. It is pronounced as NEE-luhm (/niːləm/). This name can also be spelled as Nilam. In the United States, Neelam has been given to baby girls since at least the 1970s. While its popularity has fluctuated over the years, it has consistently remained within the top 20,000 names for newborns. Neelam is associated with qualities such as strength and beauty, making it a meaningful choice for parents seeking a name with cultural significance.
Pronunciation
Hindi
- Pronunced as NEE-luhm (/niːləm/)
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Notable People Named Neelam
| Neelam Sanjiva Reddy was a prominent Indian politician who served as the sixth president of India from 1977 to 1982, with a distinguished career in the Indian National Congress Party and holding key offices in independent India. |
| Neelam Mansingh Chowdhry - Dr. Neelam Man Singh Chowdhry is a renowned Chandigarh-based theatre artist, recipient of the 2003 Sangeet Natak Akademi Award and the 2011 Padma Shri Award, and Professor Emeritus at Punjab University. |
| Neelam Kaur Gill is a British fashion model known for her work with Burberry, Abercrombie & Fitch, and appearances in Vogue. |
| Neelam Karki Niharika is a renowned Nepalese novelist, poet, and short-story writer, celebrated for her works including Beli, Hawaan, Cheerharan, and Yogmaya, with her debut novel Maun Jeevan published in 1994. |
| Neelam Setti Laxmi is an accomplished Indian female weightlifter who has represented India at international competitions and won silver medals at the 2002 Commonwealth Games. |
