Nilachikura
Nilachikura (नीलचिकुरा) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “She whose hair is dark blue like a rain cloud”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Nilachikura (नीलचिकुरा) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “She whose hair is dark blue like a rain cloud”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Nilachikura (नीलचिकुरा, IAST: Nīlacikurā) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “She whose hair is dark blue like a rain cloud”. From nīla (dark blue, sapphire) and cikura (hair, tresses), this name paints a luminous image of the Goddess whose dark lustrous hair is compared to the deep blue of storm clouds or the night sky.
Meaning, etymology & significance
The beauty of dark, lustrous hair is a classical mark of feminine beauty celebrated throughout Sanskrit poetry and the Purāṇas; the color nīla specifically evokes the deep, velvety blue of the night sky and of the monsoon cloud heavy with rain. In iconographic tradition, the Divine Mother's hair is adorned with flowers and fragrant herbs, cascading in waves as rich and dark as the ocean's depths. As Nīlacikurā, Lalitā's very appearance becomes a meditation on the infinite mystery of the cosmos.
This beautiful descriptive epithet is used poetically in the Lalitā Sahasranāma to describe her iconic form. Pronounced nee-la-chi-ku-raa, it is visually evocative and makes a charming, poetic name for a girl.
Scriptural source
Nilachikura appears in the Lalitha Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Lalitha.
Astrology — nakshatra, rashi & numerology
By the standard Vedic correspondence between a name’s first syllable and the lunar mansion, Nilachikura aligns with the Anuradha nakshatra, under the Vrischika rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 3.
Nilachikura — Name Facts
- Meaning
- She whose hair is dark blue like a rain cloud
- Gender
- Hindu girl name
- Nakshatra
- Anuradha
- Rashi
- Vrischika (Scorpio)
- Numerology
- 3
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nilachikura mean?
Nilachikura is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl name meaning “She whose hair is dark blue like a rain cloud”.
Is Nilachikura a boy or girl name?
Nilachikura is traditionally a Hindu girl name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Nilachikura?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Nilachikura aligns with the Anuradha nakshatra, under the Vrischika (Scorpio) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Nilachikura?
The Chaldean name number of Nilachikura is 3.
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