NeshamafJewish Hebrew for "soul", often used to honour Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach through his daughter, Neshama.
NeskatofBasque (Rare) Ancient Basque feminine name that was found on inscriptions in the Basque region of France dating back to the 1st and 2nd centuries.
NeskutsfBasque (Rare) Coined at the end of the 19th century, this name is derived from Basque neska "young woman" and huts "purely, totally", with the intended meaning of "virgin".
NetaleefHebrew Alternate transcription of Hebrew נטעלי (see Netali). This is the birth name of Israeli-born American actress Natalie Portman (1981-), born Neta-Lee Hershlag.
NevenoemMedieval Breton, Breton (Rare), History Older form of Neven. Nevenoe was the first Duke of Brittany from 846 to his death in 851. He is the Breton pater patriae and to Breton nationalists he is known as Tad ar Vro "father of the country".
Nianhanf & mChinese From the Chinese 念 (niàn) meaning "say, idea, think of, recall, study" and 翰 (hàn) meaning "feather, writing brush, pen".
Nianjief & mChinese From the Chinese 念 (niàn) meaning "say, idea, think of, recall, study" and 洁 (jié) meaning "clean, purify, pure".
NianqiufChinese From the Chinese 念 (niàn) meaning "say, idea, think of" and 秋 (qiū) meaning "autumn".
Nianxinf & mChinese From the Chinese 念 (niàn) meaning "say, idea, think of, recall, study" and 欣 (xīn) meaning "happy, joyous".
NianxiufChinese From the Chinese 念 (niàn) meaning "say, idea, think of, recall, study" and 秀 (xiù) meaning "beautiful, elegant, excellent, luxuriant, refined".
NianyanfChinese From the Chinese 念 (niàn) meaning "say, idea, think of, recall, study" and 燕 (yàn) meaning "swallow (bird)".
NiaohuafChinese From the Chinese 鸟 (niǎo) meaning "bird" and 花 (huā) meaning "flower".
NiaojiefChinese From the Chinese 鸟 (niǎo) meaning "bird" and 洁 (jié) meaning "clean, purify, pure".
NicatormAncient Greek (Latinized), History Latinized form of Nikator. A notable bearer of this name was Seleucus I Nicator (c. 358 BC-281 BC), one of the generals of Alexander the Great. He later founded the Seleucid Empire.
Nichikof & mJapanese (Rare) From 日 (nichi) meaning "day, sun" combined with 光 (ko) meaning "light, radiance." Other kanji combinations can be used.
NichinafJapanese From Japanese 仁 (ni) "humaneness, benevolence, kindness", 知 (chi) meaning "to know" combined with 奈 (na) meaning "apple tree". Other kanji combinations are possible.
NiclaesmMedieval Dutch, Dutch (Rare) Medieval Dutch shorter form or variant of Nicolaes. In other words, you could say that this name is basically the medieval form of the modern name Niklaas - but then via the form Niclaas.... [more]
NikaiosmAncient Greek Derived from the Greek adjective νικαῖος (nikaios) meaning "of victory, belonging to victory", which is ultimately derived from the Greek noun νίκη (nike) meaning "victory".
NikasiafAncient Greek Feminine form of Nikasias and Nikasios. This is also the name of a tiny Greek island in the Cyclades, which is an archipelago in the Aegean Sea... [more]
NikatormAncient Greek, History Derived from νικάτωρ (nikator), which is the Doric Greek form of νικήτωρ (niketor) meaning "winner, conqueror". The latter word is ultimately derived from the Greek verb νικάω (nikao) meaning "to win, to conquer, to prevail".... [more]
NikaulefHistory Meaning unknown, possibly derived from Greek νίκη (nike), meaning "victory". This name was applied to the legendary Queen of Sheba.
NikauremAncient Egyptian Ancient Egyptian masculine name meaning "The Ka of Re-associated forces".
NiklaasmDutch Shorter form or variant of Nikolaas. In other words, you could say that this name is basically the modern form of the medieval name Niklaes, which is a variant form of Niclaes.
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]