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Blue lotus
Pronunciation: nil-AN-chahl-uh
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Nilanchala is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Blue lotus". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: nil-AN-chahl-uh. Lucky number: 6. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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निलान्चला
Blue Lotus
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
nil-AN-chahl-uh
IPA
/niɭʌn tʃʌlʌ/
Origin
Root Origin
Sanskrit
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
6
Lucky Day
Friday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Pearl
Life Path Number
5
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
In the 12th century CE, Nilanchala was a temple town located in what is now West Bengal, India. It was renowned for its famous temple dedicated to Goddess Kali, who was known as Nilasini or the 'Blue Goddess'. The town was also a significant center for Shaiva and Vaishnava cults, and was a popular pilgrimage site for both Hindus and Buddhists.
12th century CE
In the 15th century CE, Nilanchala was the name of the capital city of Bengal Subah, a province of the Mughal Empire in present-day Bangladesh. The city was a major center of Bengali culture and learning, and was known for its scholars, poets, and artists. It was also a hub for international trade, with strong connections to China, Portugal, and other parts of Asia.
15th century CE
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Translations
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निलान्चला
Blue Lotus
निलान्चला
निला (blue) + अन्चला (lotus)
நிலந்சலா
நிலம் (blue) + அஞ்சலா (lotus)
నిలంచల
నిల (blue) + చల (lotus)
Nilanchala
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Blue lotus
Nilanchala
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Blue lotus
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