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Victory, Complete
Pronunciation: nee-KHEEL
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Nikhil is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Victory". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: nee-KHEEL. Lucky number: 6. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Source Language
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निखिल
Complete, All
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
nee-KHEEL
IPA
niːkʰil
Origin
Root Origin
Sanskrit
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
6
Lucky Day
Saturday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Citrine
Life Path Number
3
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Cultural Hindu name · Root: Sanskrit · The name Nikhil is derived from the Sanskrit word निखिल (nikhila) meaning 'complete' or 'all'. It is a common name in Hindu culture and is often given to babies born on New Year's Day or during festivals signifying new beginnings.
Historical Usage
Nikhilasura, a demon king mentioned in Hindu mythology, is believed to have ruled over the underworld. He is also known as the king of serpents or the king of the nagas. He was defeated by Lord Vishnu in his fifth avatar, the Mohini avatar.
1000 BCE - 500 BCE
Nikhil Bharadwaj, a significant figure in the Hindu epic Mahabharata, was a sage and an advisor to the Pandava prince Bhima. He is also known for his knowledge of Vedas and Ayurveda.
3000 BCE - 1000 BCE
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Translations
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निखिल
Complete, All
निखिल
पूरा
நிக்கில்
கோலம்
నిఖిల
పూర్తి
Nikhil
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Victory, Complete
Nikhil
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Victory, Complete
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