Sunil

Very blue, dark blue

GenderBoyOriginSanskritSay itsoo-NEELPopularityUncommon
Pronounced soo-NEEL

About the name Sunil

Sunil means deep or dark blue, evoking the color of the sky and the ocean, often linked to Lord Krishna's complexion. It's a soft, traditional name.

Deep and thoughtful, calm like a clear blue sky.

Fun fact

Sunil Gavaskar was among the first cricketers to score 10,000 Test runs.

Nicknames for Sunil

Suni

Variations

SuneelSunilkumar

Famous people named Sunil

  • Sunil Gavaskar (cricket legend)
  • Sunil Chhetri (footballer)

Sibling name ideas

PriyaAnjaliMeeraSunita

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