The baby name Salil is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced suh-LEEL (IPA: /səˈliːl/).
The baby name Salil is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced suh-LEEL (IPA: /səˈliːl/).
Salil is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.
Salil is a masculine given name rooted in Sanskrit salila, a poetic term for “water,” evoking streams, coolness, and fluidity; it appears throughout Vedic and classical literature as a metaphor for purity and life. In South Asian usage (Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Nepali), the name retains this aqueous sense. An independent Arabic etymology, Salīl (سليل), means “descendant, of noble lineage,” and also connotes a “drawn sword” in classical phrasing (salīl al-sayf), lending shades of heritage and valor.
As a modern personal name, Salil gained steady use in India during the 20th century and among the diaspora, helped by cultural figures such as composer Salil Chowdhury and business leader Salil Parekh. Variants and spellings include Saleel and Salila (often feminine in Sanskrit contexts); related diminutives are rare. The name suits families seeking a cross-cultural choice that blends the imagery of flowing water with themes of lineage and courage.
| Salil Chowdhury Salil Chowdhury was best known as an Indian music director and songwriter who worked mainly in Bengali, Hindi, and Malayalam cinema. A gifted lyricist, writer, and poet as well, he composed for films in 13 languages, with notable work on Madhumati, Anand, and Chemmeen. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN | 0 | #69 | 3 | 2,963 | |
| QA | 0 | #105 | 2 | 7,011 | |
| OM | 0 | #119 | 3 | 6,215 | |
| KW | 0 | #121 | 1 | 5,216 | |
| AE | 0 | #182 | 6 | 10,220 | |
| BD | 0 | #241 | 1 | 5,992 | |
| SA | 0 | #310 | 3 | 10,560 | |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #331 | 1 | 9,639 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #332 | 1 | 7,401 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #362 | 1 | 8,539 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #365 | 5 | 8,477 |
| YE | 0 | #398 | 1 | 8,639 | |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #422 | 3 | 15,987 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #525 | 1 | 11,303 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #525 | 2 | 12,621 |
| BH | 0 | #544 | 10 | 17,937 | |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #545 | 1 | 8,334 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #554 | 23 | 10,045 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #654 | 1 | 13,121 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #685 | 23 | 18,093 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #687 | 11 | 17,960 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #693 | 5 | 13,071 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #755 | 15 | 18,755 |
| SY | 0 | #766 | 2 | 11,684 | |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #839 | 43 | 17,948 |
| TN | 0 | #861 | 5 | 13,765 | |
| United States | Boys | 2022 | #904 | 5 | 7,226 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #931 | 71 | 16,750 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,006 | 9 | 25,931 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,023 | 70 | 22,615 |
| MA | 0 | #1,106 | 23 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,157 | 20 | 20,130 | |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,179 | 4 | 25,439 |
| TR | 0 | #1,251 | 4 | 19,440 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,269 | 4 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,555 | 60 | 28,008 |
Salil is popular in 27 countries — most recent births per country:
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