Boy · N

Nalli

“Goodness and virtue.”

NUL-lee Tamil Nadu, India origin 5 letters 2 syllables
More copy & share options
Text Twitter Facebook

Nalli

Goodness and virtue.

Tamil Nadu, India

Name Details & Attributes

Meanings

Goodness

Origin

Religion

Themes

Personality Traits

Syllables

2

About this name

Derived from the Tamil word 'Nal' meaning good. Nalli was one of the seven great patrons (Kadai Ezhu Vallalgal) of ancient Tamil Nadu, known for his immense generosity and support of poets.

It means "Goodness and virtue." Nalli has Tamil Nadu and India origins. Nalli has a popularity score of 65 out of 100 in the Anbu Baby catalogue. It is most associated with the 2020s. It is pronounced NUL-lee. It is traditionally associated with Hinduism. It is associated with themes of Virtue and Traditional. Its listed personality traits are Generous and Kind. It has 2 syllables and 5 letters. Related names in the catalogue include Nallan.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nalli mean?

The name Nalli means "Goodness and virtue."

What origin is the name Nalli?

Nalli has Tamil Nadu and India origins.

Is Nalli a boy or girl name?

Nalli is traditionally a boy's name.

How do you pronounce Nalli?

Nalli is pronounced NUL-lee.

Is Nalli popular?

Nalli has a popularity score of 65 out of 100 in the Anbu Baby catalogue. It is most associated with the 2020s.

Share this name

Nalli name meaning card

A keepsake card with Nalli’s meaning and origins — ready to pin or pass along.

A baby-prep pick

Swaddle blankets · Best for: Newborn

Soft wraps for the first weeks of sleep and settling.

Price note: Simple muslin sets often $15–30; specialty sleep sacks cost more.

View product

Editorial note only. Outbound links may earn a commission. Affiliate disclosure.

Reveal this name

Planning to announce Nalli? Build a private name reveal in the Reveal studio: you choose who can open it, when it reveals, and when the link expires.

Create a name reveal

Community

Discussions that mention this name.

No discussions mention this name yet. Start one.

Keep exploring