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Sunil

soo-NEEL

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

Hindi

Total Births

989

Peak Year

#42 in 1979

First Recorded

1962

Style

Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Sunil is a popular Indian name of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'dark blue' or 'deep blue'. It is often associated with the color of the sky and the ocean.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Sunil Gavaskar

    Former Indian international cricketer, opening batsman

Nicknames

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Personality Traits

CalmPeacefulIntelligentCreative

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