Sunil

Sunil is a masculine given name of Indian origin. It derives from Sanskrit, combining su ("good") and nila ("blue"), and is commonly interpreted as "deep blue" or simply "blue." The name is widely used in India and Nepal and among diaspora communities worldwide. Variants include Suneel and Suniel.

Notable people named Sunil span sports, entertainment, and business. These include Sunil Gavaskar, Indian cricketer and former captain; Sunil Chhetri, Indian footballer and captain of the national team; Sunil Dutt, Indian actor and politician; Sunil Shetty, Indian actor and producer; Sunil Grover, Indian comedian and television actor; Sunil Bharti Mittal, Indian entrepreneur and founder of Bharti Enterprises; and Sunil Narine, Trinidadian cricketer of Indian descent.

As a common given name, Sunil is used across Indian linguistic communities and by people in the global Indian diaspora. Its meaning and simple pronunciation contribute to its enduring popularity.