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The baby name Sunil is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /sʊˈniːl/ or /suːˈniːl/ — 'su-NEEL' or 'soo-NEEL'.

Sunil is Sanskrit in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Sanskrit
Pronunciation: /sʊˈniːl/ or /suːˈniːl/ — 'su-NEEL' or 'soo-NEEL'

What is the meaning of the name Sunil ?

The baby name Sunil is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /sʊˈniːl/ or /suːˈniːl/ — 'su-NEEL' or 'soo-NEEL'.

Sunil is Sanskrit in Origin.

Sunil is a masculine name from Sanskrit sunīla, su ‘good/very’ + nīla ‘dark blue.’ It denotes a deep indigo or sapphire hue and in classical imagery evokes the sky, ocean, and the blue-hued complexion of Krishna. Attested as an adjective in classical Sanskrit, the compound can poetically suggest auspiciousness and serenity.

Used across the Indian subcontinent, it rose to broad popularity in the 20th century and remains common in Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Gujarati, Punjabi, Malayalam, Kannada, Telugu, Nepali, and Sinhala. The name is culturally nonsectarian, found among Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh, and Christian families in South Asia and the diaspora. Variants include the transliteration Sunīl and the spelling Suneel; a feminine counterpart Sunila occurs regionally. Related or short forms are Neel, Nila/Neela, and the nickname Sunny. Prominent bearers such as cricketer Sunil Gavaskar and actor Sunil Dutt have reinforced its familiarity.

Sunil has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Sunil

Sunil Dutt Politician · Born 1929 · India Sunil Dutt was a prominent Indian politician and actor, best known for his roles in classic films like 'Mother India' and 'Sujata'. He served as a Member of Parliament and was the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports. His contributions to Indian cinema and politics have left a lasting impact. Sunil Grover Actor · Born 1977 · India Sunil Grover is an Indian actor and comedian best known for his work on the television show 'Comedy Nights with Kapil' where he played the beloved character Gutthi. He has also appeared in films like 'Pataakha' and 'Bharat'. Born in 1977, Sunil has become a household name in India for his comedic talent and versatility.

Sunil – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
IN Boys 0 #4 25,873 16,750
KH Boys 0 #9 1 270
IN 0 #16 69 2,963
MV 0 #16 4 644
QA Boys 0 #17 3,956 18,093
OM Boys 0 #22 6,704 17,948
KR Boys 0 #26 2 897
MV Boys 0 #26 58 3,375
AE Boys 0 #29 9,181 22,615
BH 0 #34 1,659 17,937
MV Girls 0 #34 2 2,021
KW Boys 0 #39 3,723 18,755
OM 0 #39 91 6,215
AE 0 #43 156 10,220
QA 0 #53 48 7,011
KW 0 #66 51 5,216
JP 0 #75 3 4,057
AF 0 #76 1 1,883
SI 0 #80 1 1,612
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
AF Girls 0 #94 1 2,402
SA Boys 0 #97 12,573 28,008
SD 0 #102 1 2,130
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
GE Boys 0 #110 1 2,055
PH 0 #110 1 5,607
BN Girls 0 #113 2 5,459
BN Boys 0 #115 19 6,332
CY Boys 0 #117 13 3,473
MU Boys 0 #120 322 8,477
EE Boys 0 #125 1 2,087
ID Boys 0 #131 5 4,130
IQ 0 #133 1 3,533
MU 0 #136 2 3,613
JO 0 #140 1 2,158
BW Boys 0 #154 1 4,685
IN Girls 0 #156 874 13,121
CR 0 #164 2 5,526
QA Girls 0 #170 149 15,378
MT Boys 0 #178 2 4,064
HR 0 #181 1 2,081
MO Boys 0 #202 22 5,842
BD 0 #205 23 5,992
Finland Boys 0 #211 278 2,041
PL 0 #212 1 2,600
LU Boys 0 #219 2 4,970
SA 0 #223 73 10,560
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
OM Girls 0 #232 167 15,987
SG 0 #239 31 11,010
JP Boys 0 #246 52 7,909
AO Boys 0 #247 3 5,568
JP Girls 0 #250 2 6,592
PT 0 #250 1 4,161
TW Boys 0 #250 7 7,111
GR Boys 0 #255 13 6,912
HR Boys 0 #259 1 3,997
AF Boys 0 #260 11 3,535
NG 0 #268 5 5,926
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
Canada Boys 2001 #285 6 1,916
CN Boys 0 #285 35 9,639
JO Boys 0 #287 91 7,057
JM Boys 0 #291 3 6,876
KZ Boys 0 #292 5 6,578
CZ Boys 0 #299 7 6,530
DK Boys 0 #314 12 7,401
MY 0 #319 12 12,352
AE Girls 0 #324 233 20,968
PT Boys 0 #334 34 7,951
PL Boys 0 #335 6 6,459
JO Girls 0 #337 3 7,570
GT 0 #338 1 5,948
HK 0 #349 9 8,483
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
BD Boys 0 #352 256 10,045
YE 0 #352 30 8,639
GH Boys 0 #353 9 8,138
MU Girls 0 #360 3 8,539
PL Girls 0 #364 1 5,096
KW Girls 0 #366 150 19,177
PH Boys 0 #366 18 11,440
SG Boys 0 #374 372 17,960
BD Girls 0 #377 10 8,413
Finland Girls 0 #380 12 1,368
SD Boys 0 #403 43 10,523
France Boys 2013 #410 4 2,790
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
UY Boys 0 #413 1 5,922
Austria Boys 0 #427 16 2,180
ZA 0 #431 17 14,421
MY Boys 0 #438 937 25,439
HK Boys 0 #440 88 12,905
SA Girls 0 #467 517 25,931
CR Boys 0 #470 18 10,188
RU Boys 0 #495 11 12,621
PA Boys 0 #503 3 9,305
PS Boys 0 #511 38 10,655
PA Girls 0 #517 2 9,861
RU Girls 0 #523 1 11,913
IQ Girls 0 #524 2 11,303
LY 0 #526 10 12,703
UY Girls 0 #536 1 6,731
PS Girls 0 #544 4 10,981
IR Boys 0 #557 9 10,162
CM Boys 0 #568 8 12,054
IL Boys 0 #574 34 10,983
IQ Boys 0 #582 86 13,071
BO Boys 0 #622 1 9,244
SG Girls 0 #627 6 18,916
AR Girls 0 #630 1 8,289
LB 0 #641 18 13,263
IL Girls 0 #643 3 11,648
Finland Boys 2026 #672 11 3,552
CL Boys 0 #694 7 13,390
SY 0 #767 1 11,684
NL Boys 0 #820 132 5,873
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
EG Boys 0 #848 39 15,035
Spain Boys 0 #872 59 5,610
NG Boys 0 #879 73 16,906
United States Boys 2019 #886 6 7,235
ZA Boys 0 #887 299 25,619
Germany Boys 0 #910 43 5,697
IT Boys 0 #917 586 10,046
PE Boys 0 #920 7 14,506
MY Girls 0 #958 37 24,821
CO Boys 0 #981 1 15,656
EG Girls 0 #1,009 1 14,742
PE Girls 0 #1,009 2 14,861
MX Boys 0 #1,030 4 16,355
MA 0 #1,112 17 20,986
DZ 0 #1,158 19 20,130
TR 0 #1,194 18 19,440
ZA Girls 0 #1,236 1 25,928
IT Girls 0 #1,434 13 9,415

Sunil is popular in 77 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
Canada
France
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AF

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People also ask about Sunil

Sunil is predominantly a boy's name.
Sunil is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /sʊˈniːl/ or /suːˈniːl/ — 'su-NEEL' or 'soo-NEEL'.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Suneel, Soonil, Sunīl and Sunil (सुनील).
Yes — Sunil ranked #285 in Canada in 2001, and appears in official birth registries across 5 countries.
Sunil ranks highest in Canada (#285 in 2001).
Sunil's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #870 in 2009 to #886 in 2019 in United States.
Yes — 2 notable people named Sunil are in our database, including Sunil Dutt (Politician), Sunil Grover (Actor).