Female and male names starting with the letter "N" .
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NIMISHA
FeminineUnique Indian name from Kerala meaning "midnight" or "midnight beauty," often associated with mystery and enchantment.
NIMIT
MasculineIndian name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'destined' or 'ordained by fate', conveying a sense of purpose.
NIMMY
FeminineRare Hebrew name derived from Immanuel, meaning "God with us.
NIMO
FeminineRecently popular French name with unknown origins and no widely accepted meaning.
NIMRA
FeminineUnisex Arabic name derived from "Nimar," meaning "heights" or "elevated land." It's associated with Mount Nimrah in Saudi Arabia, where Prophet Muhammad received his first revelation.
NIMRAH
FeminineCaptivating Arabic girl's name derived from "nimr," meaning "leopard," symbolizing strength, speed, and grace.
NIMRAT
FeminineNimrat, an Indian name of Punjabi origin, means "lotus," symbolizing purity, beauty, and triumph over adversity.
NIMRIT
FeminineDistinctive Punjabi unisex name derived from 'Nimr', meaning 'lotus', symbolizing beauty and purity.
NIMROD
MasculineAncient Hebrew name meaning "rebel," originally associated with a great hunter and Babylon founder from the Book of Genesis. Over time, it has come to symbolize strength and leadership, carried by notable historical figures like King Nimrod of Asshur.
NIMSI
FeminineUnique, beautiful name of uncertain origin, often associated with the Hebrew "Goddess of the Night," gaining popularity for its distinctive sound and powerful meaning despite its rare historical usage.
NIMSY
FeminineAfrican-origin name from Nigeria meaning 'beautiful' or 'attractive'.
NIMUE
FeminineRare Welsh feminine given name meaning "holy" or "wave," derived from the old Brythonic word "nemo.
NIN
FeminineCaptivating female name of Spanish origin, derived from the Basque word 'nine', signifying the number nine in that language. Often associated with spirituality due to its significant meanings across various cultures and religions, such as completeness or divine wisdom, Nin carries a rich historical heritage tracing back to ancient Basque culture.
NINA
MasculineLatin origin name meaning "ninth," traditionally given to ninth-born girls or as a nod to Greek mythology's Nine Muses. It gained popularity during the Renaissance and remains widely used worldwide, often serving as a diminutive form of longer names like Giuseppina and Isabella in various languages.
NINA
FeminineThe feminine given name Nina originates from Latin 'Anna', signifying 'grace' or 'favor'.
NINABELLE
FeminineRare yet captivating Basque-French name meaning "little beautiful one.
NINAD
MasculineUnique Indian boy's name derived from Sanskrit, meaning 'the first blue lotus', symbolizing spirituality.
NINAH
FeminineRare, Hebrew-derived feminine name meaning "lady" or "noble woman," tracing back to the wife of Japheth in Genesis.
NINAMARIE
FeminineUnique Latin name composed of Nina meaning "little girl" and María, the Spanish form of Miriam, meaning "sea of bitterness" or "exalted one".
NINAROSE
FeminineUnique Persian name derived from Ninoush, meaning 'bountiful', popularized over centuries as Ninarose, symbolizing fertility and abundance.
NINASIMONE
FeminineDistinctive female name of Hebrew-Greek origin, meaning "God's gift that has been heard.
NINCY
FeminineCharming French name derived from Ninon, a diminutive of Ninette which means 'ninth' in French.
NINE
MasculineThe name Nine has Latin origins and means 'ninth', derived from the Latin number 'novem'. Once used as a given name in the Middle Ages, it gained popularity in the late 20th century.
NINEL
FeminineHungarian name derived from "nine" and "-el," symbolizing completeness and wisdom, popularized by actress Ninel' Kurganskaya.
NINETH
FeminineDistinctive name of Latin origin, derived from "novenus" meaning ninth, traditionally given to ninth children in families with large birth orders.
NINETTA
FeminineDistinctive Italian name derived from Latin 'nona', meaning ninth, traditionally given on the ninth day after birth.
NINETTE
FeminineDelightful French-origin name derived from 'Ninon', a pet form of Ninette, meaning 'little Anne'.
NINEVEH
FeminineRare, historically significant feminine name of Babylonian origin, derived from the ancient Assyrian capital known for accepting Judaism first and being destroyed due to wickedness.
NINFA
FeminineItalian name derived from Latin "nymph," meaning "spirit" or "bringer of victory." It originated in Greek mythology, associated with natural settings like forests and rivers. Throughout history, Ninfa has been a popular name in Italy, with notable figures such as Saint Ninfa. Its unique beauty and rich history continue to captivate today.
NING
FeminineRare and charming feminine Chinese name meaning 'peaceful' or 'tranquil', symbolizing balance and inner peace.
NINI
FeminineEnchanting Italian name meaning 'nymph', derived from the diminutive form of Ninfa, with roots in Roman mythology.
NINIA
FeminineUnique Latin-derived female given name believed to have originated from the Roman family name "Ninnius." Its meaning, thought to be connected to the Latin word "niger" which translates to "black," remains speculative. This uncommon name lacks historical or mythological associations and has gained recent popularity in English-speaking countries for its distinct sound.
NINIOLA
FeminineItalian name meaning 'little girl', popularized by singer Niniola Apicella.
NINIVE
FeminineUnique female name with roots in ancient Assyrian history, derived from the biblical city of Nineveh near modern-day Mosul, Iraq. Its meaning often symbolizes strength or destiny, and it's forever linked with biblical stories like that of Jonah.
NINJA
FeminineUnique Japanese given name derived from "ninpō", meaning "art of ninjutsu", a feudal-era martial art practiced by skilled stealth warriors known as ninjas.
NINNA
FeminineItalian name derived from the word 'ninna', meaning 'lullaby'. It gained popularity during the Renaissance period in Italy.
NINNETTE
FeminineRare, charming French feminine name derived from Italian Nina, which means "little nun" in Latin, though Ninnette lacks direct religious ties. Originating in 18th-century France, Ninnette stood out during the Victorian era but remains uncommon today. Its uniqueness and elegant sound make it memorable.
NINNIE
FeminineScandinavian name of Finnish origin, derived from "Niini" which means "thus" or "like that", often associated with agreement or affirmation.
NINO
MasculineItalian name with origins dating back to ancient Latin and Greek cultures, where it was used by mythological figures and kings such as Ninus of Assyria.
NINO
FeminineItalian name derived from Latin "ninus," meaning "noble" or "powerful.