NimlothfLiterature Means "white flower" in the fictional language Sindarin. This was the name of both a female Elf and the White Tree of Númenor in Tolkien's "The Silmarillion".
NinattafHurrian Mythology Etymology uncertain, although it is speculated that Ninatta's name derives from Ninêt, the Amorite name for the city of Nineveh. Tentative links have also been made with a goddess identified as Ishtar of Ninêt... [more]
Ni-NeithmAncient Derived from Egyptian nj-nt, possibly meaning "belonging to Neith", derived from Egyptian nj "of, belonging to" combined with the Egyptian Goddess Neith... [more]
Ninevehf & mBiblical, English (Rare) Named after the ancient city in Assyria, which is said to derive from Latin Ninive and Septuagint Greek Nineyḗ (Νινευή) under influence of Biblical Hebrew Nīnewēh (נִינְוֶה)... [more]
NingleifChinese From the Chinese 宁 (níng) meaning "peaceful, calm" and 蕾 (lěi) meaning "buds, unopened flowers".
NingqiufChinese From the Chinese 宁 (níng) meaning "peaceful, tranquil, calm" and 秋 (qiū) meaning "autumn".
NingruifChinese From the Chinese 宁 (níng) meaning "peaceful, calm" and 蕊 (ruǐ) meaning "unopened flowers, flower buds".
NingrumfJavanese, Indonesian From Javanese ning meaning "clear, bright, clean" combined with arum meaning "fragrant, sweet".
NingshufChinese From the Chinese 宁 (níng) meaning "peaceful, calm" and 淑 (shū) meaning "kind and gentle".
NingsihfJavanese, Indonesian From Javanese ning meaning "clear, bright, clean" combined with asih meaning "love, affection, loving kindness, favour". It is sometimes used as a suffix for feminine names.
NingtaofChinese From the Chinese 宁 (níng) meaning "peaceful, calm, tranquil" and 桃 (táo) meaning "peach, marriage".
NingxinfChinese From the Chinese 宁 (níng) meaning "peaceful, calm" and 欣 (xīn) meaning "happy, joyous".
NingyanfChinese From the Chinese 柠 (níng) meaning "lemon" and 嫣 (yān) meaning "charming, fascinating".
NinianefLiterature Variant of Ninniane. It was used by American fantasy novelist Marion Zimmer Bradley for a priestess in 'The Mists of Avalon' (1983), her revisionist account of the Arthurian legend, in which Niniane, Viviane and Nimue are distinct characters.
NiniolafYoruba Meaning "Having wealth" of West-african, Yoruba origin
NinkasifNear Eastern Mythology, Sumerian Mythology Likely means "mistress of beer", derived from the Sumerian elements nin ("lady") and kaš ("beer, alcoholic beverage"). As a goddess of beer, Ninkasi was associated with the production and consumption of beer, and all of the positive and negative effects that came with it.
NípingrmOld Norse, Norse Mythology Meaning unknown; possibly related to hnipinn ("drooping; downcast"). This is the name of a dwarf in Norse mythology.
NirvaanmSanskrit "A Soul that has reached the final goal of being free from the cycle of birth & death", "Reached state of Nirvana"
NirvanafEnglish (Rare), Arabic (Egyptian) Borrowed from Sanskrit निर्वाण (nirvana), meaning "blown out, extinguished" and referring to a state of paradise or heightened pleasure. Its use in the United States started sporadically in the 1970s and the rock band Nirvana (1987-1994) may have helped it to rise further in later years.
NirvanifSanskrit Derived from a Sanskrit word meaning 'Goddess of bliss'
NirwanafIndonesian Means "heaven" or "enlightenment, liberation" in Indonesian, ultimately from Sanskrit निर्वाण (nirvana).
NisakujfUbykh Etymology uncertain, although the first element may be related to the Adyghe нысэ (nyse) meaning "sister in law".
Nisamar?fGuanche, Spanish (Canarian) Possibly derived from Guanche *(a)nəssamar meaning literally "man who invites, lets someone pass or grants passage to someone; man who presents or submits something". This was listed in a baptismal register from Seville dating to the 15th century; the sex and age of the bearer were not recorded... [more]
NisaratfThai From Thai นิศา (nisa) meaning "night" and รัตน์ (rat) meaning "gem, jewel".
Nishikim & fJapanese (Rare) This name is used as 錦 (kin, nishiki) meaning "brocade," most likely deriving from 丹 (ni) meaning "red" and 頻 (shiki) meaning "repetition."... [more]
NishikofJapanese From Japanese 仁 (ni) meaning "humaneness, benevolence, kindness", 志 (shi) meaning "purpose, will, determination, aspiration, ambition" combined with 子 (ko) meaning "child". Other kanji combinations are possible.
NishitafIndian, Bengali From Sanskrit निशित (niśita) meaning "sharp", "sharpened".
NishithmIndian (Modern) Name Nishith generally means Night, is of Indian origin, Name Nishith is a Masculine (or Boy) name. This name is shared across persons, who are either Jain or Hindu by religion. Name Nishith belongs to rashi Vrushik (Scorpio) with dominant planet Mars (Mangal).
NishthafIndian (Modern, Rare) The name Nishtha has its origins in the Sanskrit language, where it is derived from the word "निष्ठा" (Nishthā). It carries the meaning of "devotion" or "dedication," reflecting qualities of steadfastness and commitment... [more]
NisrochmSemitic Mythology, Biblical The Assyrian god of agriculture, in whose temple king Sennacherib was worshiping when he was assassinated by his own sons in revenge for the destruction of Babylon (2 Kings 19:37; Isa... [more]
NivariafSpanish (Canarian, Rare) From the Roman name for the island of Tenerife (present-day Canary Islands, Spain), which was derived from Latin nivarius meaning "of snow, pertaining to snow" - itself from nix "snow" (genitive nivis, plural nives) - after the snow-covered peak of Mount Teide.
NivathafIndian This name was originated in back 90's by a great leader Suresh bhai's daughter.They originally wanted Nivedita, but as of her uncle's blessings and very good education, he named her Nivatha instead of Nivedita in her Birth certificate.
NivianafGreenlandic Formed from Niviaq and the Inuit name suffix na, which indicates a personal name.
NiwalenfArthurian Cycle The goddess of the road or spirit of the journey. She is also known as Olwen, the name under which she appears as the daughter of the giant Yspaddaden.
Noadiahm & fBiblical From the Hebrew name No'adhyah (also found spelled as Now'adyah) which meant "meeting with Yahweh". In the Bible, this was the name of a female prophet (mentioned in Neh... [more]
NobuakimJapanese From Japanese 信 (nobu) meaning "trust", 延 (nobu) meaning "prolong, stretch", and 晶 (aki) meaning "clear, crystal", 明 (aki) meaning "bright, light, clear" or 秋 (aki) meaning "autumn". Other kanji combinations are also possible.
NolascomSpanish (Rare) Of uncertain meaning. This is given in honour of Saint Peter Nolasco (1189-1256), known as Petrus Nolascus in Latin, the co-founder and leader of the Mercedarian Order.
NopphonmThai From Thai นพพล (nopphon) referring to an ancient method of counting numbers, itself derived from นพ (nop) meaning "nine" and พล (phon) meaning "force, strength, power".
NortheyfLiterature Transferred use of the surname Northey. The Nancy Mitford novel Don't Tell Alfred (1960) has a character named Northey; it is explained in the story that she was named after the Great Northern Hotel in London, where she was conceived.
NorðrimOld Norse, Norse Mythology Variant of Nórr. In Norse mythology this is the name of a dwarf who supports the vaults of heaven (formed from Ymir's skull) to the north.
NortrudfGerman (Rare) The name is formed of the Germanic name elements NORD "north" and THRUD "strength"
NorvaldmNorwegian Combination of Norwegian nord "north" and the Old Norse name element valdr "ruler".
NosimirmMedieval Slavic The first element of this name is derived from Proto-Slavic nositi "to carry, to bear, to bring, to wear". Compare modern Czech nosit "to wear, to carry, to bring" and modern Polish nosić "to carry, to bear, to wear"... [more]
NosloummBaltic Mythology The name of a Lithuanian god or mythical being recorded in writings by Jesuit monks dating back to the era between 1580 and 1620.... [more]
NotaroumJapanese From Japanese 野 (no) meaning "area, field", 太 (ta) meaning "thick, big" combined with 郎 (rou) meaning "son". Other kanji combinations are possible.
NotburgfGerman (Rare, Archaic) The name is formed from the Germanic name elements not "hardship; need; emergency" and burg "protection, protected place, castle".... [more]
NothelmmAnglo-Saxon Probably derived from Old English noð "boldness, daring" and helm "helmet, protection".
NottungmOld Norwegian Possibly means "descendant of Nótt" (a combination of the given name Nótt and Old Norse ungr "young" (compare Sveinung))... [more]
NouchkafDutch (Rare) Short form of Anouchka. Notable bearers of this name include the Dutch boxer Nouchka Fontijn (b. 1987) and the Dutch film director Nouchka van Brakel (b... [more]
NovatusmAncient Roman Roman cognomen which was derived from Latin novatus meaning "renewed, refreshed" as well as "altered, changed". A known bearer of this name was the Roman senator Lucius Junius Gallio Annaeanus... [more]