Female and male names starting with the letter "N" .
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NEFTALY
FeminineRare Hebrew name meaning "wrestling with God".
NEFTALY
MasculineHebrew name derived from "nefesh teli," meaning "a soul with great desire." It's rare yet significant, once held by biblical leaders and historical figures like French poet Neftali Belidor.
NEGAN
FeminineAmerican name of Irish origin, meaning "little peacock" or "little warrior".
NEGAN
MasculineDistinctive male name of African origin, specifically from the Igbo people of Nigeria. It means "mother is firstborn," reflecting the pride and respect for maternal lines in Igbo culture.
NEGAR
FemininePersian female given name derived from 'Nagar', translating to 'song' or 'music', signifying melody and harmony.
NEGASI
MasculineAmharic name of Ethiopian origin, derived from 'nagash' meaning 'king'. It denotes royal lineage or high status.
NEGEEN
FemininePersian name derived from 'naghin', meaning 'pomegranate', symbolizing fertility and abundance.
NEGHAN
FeminineUnique Irish given name derived from the Gaelic word "Nechtain," meaning "passionate" or "ardent.
NEGIN
FemininePersian name derived from "nejin," meaning "precious" or "rare.
NEGUN
MasculineGeorgian name meaning 'soul' or 'spirit'.
NEGUS
MasculineAncient Ethiopian male given name of Ge'ez origin, meaning 'king,' traditionally symbolizing royalty and power.
NEHA
FeminineIndian feminine name derived from Sanskrit, meaning 'the joyous one' or 'happy one', often associated with Hindu goddess Saraswati.
NEHAAN
MasculineRare and captivating Sanskrit name derived from "Nih", meaning "night". It signifies the enchanting beauty of the night.
NEHAL
FeminineEgyptian-derived name meaning 'valley', popular worldwide and signifying abundance.
NEHAL
MasculineArabic-origin name derived from "nahal", meaning "valley". Historically, it signifies calmness and serenity.
NEHAMIAH
MasculineNehemiah is a Hebrew name meaning 'comforter' or 'consoler'.
NEHAN
MasculineUncommon Arabic given name derived from "Nihan," meaning "small bird." It is associated with qualities like grace and beauty.
NEHARA
FeminineRare yet appealing Indian name derived from 'Nihar', meaning 'moonlight' or 'clear and bright', associated with the Hindu goddess of wisdom, Saraswati.
NEHARIKA
FeminineDistinctive Indian name of Hindu origin, derived from the Sanskrit word "Nahara," meaning "sound" or "noise." It signifies the primordial sound of creation, "Om" or "Aum," signifying transformation and power.
NEHEMIA
MasculineThe Hebrew name Nehemia, meaning 'comforter' or 'consoler', is associated with Nehemiah, a historical Jewish leader who rebuilt Jerusalem's walls during the Second Temple period.
NEHEMIAH
MasculineHebrew name meaning "Yahweh comforts," derived from "nehama" (comfort) and "yah" (the Lord).
NEHEMIAH
FeminineOld Testament-derived Hebrew name meaning 'comfort from God'.
NEHEMIAS
MasculineRare Hebrew name meaning "comforter" or "consoler," derived from the Hebrew word "nehama." It originated during biblical times with Nehemiah, a brave Jewish leader who rebuilt Jerusalem's walls.
NEHEMIE
FeminineNehemiah is a rare, Hebrew-origin name meaning 'comforted by Yahweh' or 'Yahweh comforts', associated with prominent biblical figures like the governor who rebuilt Jerusalem's walls.
NEHEMIYAH
MasculineDistinctive Hebrew name derived from the word "nehama," meaning "comfort" or "consolation." It is associated with Nehemiah, the biblical figure known for his leadership in rebuilding Jerusalem's walls during exile.
NEHEMYAH
MasculineDistinctive Hebrew name meaning "Yahweh comforts," composed of "nehem" (comfort) and "yah" (a form of Yahweh).
NEHIMIAH
MasculineNehemiah is a Hebrew name meaning "comforted by YAHWEH," composed of "nechamah" ("comfort") and "yah" (a shortened form of Yahweh, the God of Israel). It appears in the Old Testament as the name of a dedicated Jewish official who led the reconstruction of Jerusalem's walls.
NEHIR
FeminineTurkish girl's name meaning 'river', known for its fluidity and natural beauty.
NEHKI
MasculineDistinctive Igbo Nigerian name with cultural significance, despite having no explicit meaning.
NEHLANI
FeminineUnique and graceful name of Swahili origin, meaning "graceful" or "elegant".
NEHMAT
FeminineCaptivating Hebrew name derived from "nehemah," meaning "comfort" or "consolation." It first appeared in the Bible's Book of Psalms, signifying God as a source of comfort during trouble. Often chosen for girls, Nehmat transcends cultural and religious boundaries due to its unique sound and profound significance.
NEHMIAH
MasculineNehemiah is a Hebrew name meaning "comfort," popularized from the Bible's Book of Nehemiah, where an Israelite leader rebuilt Jerusalem's walls during Babylonian exile.
NEHORAI
MasculineRare Hebrew male given name derived from the word 'nehor', meaning 'to shine' or 'to glitter'.
NEIA
FeminineHawaiian name derived from the word 'neia', meaning 'small fragrant flower'. It embodies beauty and grace.
NEIAH
FeminineRare Hebrew name meaning "light" or "vision".
NEIBA
FeminineUnique African name of Fulani origin meaning "life" or "to live," embodying strength and resilience while predicting future vitality.
NEICHA
FeminineCaptivating Hebrew name derived from 'nechama', meaning comfort or consolation, associated with providing solace during difficult times.
NEIDA
FeminineArabic-origin name meaning 'tender' or 'gentle'.
NEIDELIN
FeminineUnique German name derived from "neid" meaning "envy" or "jealousy," and "helm" signifying "helmet" or "protection.
NEIDELYN
FeminineDistinctive Hebrew name derived from "ne'eder," meaning "conspiracy" or "plot." Despite its potential negative connotation, Neidelyn is often associated with positivity due to its connection to planning and strategizing. First used as a given name in the late 19th century, it has since been passed down through generations, gaining popularity in recent years for parents seeking unique names.