Nihal
Fact sheet
- Name
- Nihal
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
Nihal is a Turkish female first name that is often given as a pet name for young girls. The name means 'the sprout', 'the fresh shoot', 'the beloved', or more freely 'the beloved with a slender and pretty figure'.
What does the name Nihal mean?
Nihal is a Turkish female first name that is often given as a pet name for young girls. The name means 'the sprout', 'the fresh shoot', 'the beloved', or more freely 'the beloved with a slender and pretty figure'. Its origin lies in the Persian term nehâl (نهال) for 'shoot', 'sprout', and 'bud'. In India, the name means 'the blessed' and 'the joyful'. Its origin is in the Hindi language, derived from the word nihal (निहाल) for 'content' and 'happy'. A star in the constellation 'Hare'.
Where does the name Nihal come from?
Etymology Nihal is a female first name of ancient Persian origin meaning 'the sprout'. Old Persian.
How do you pronounce Nihal?
Sound & pronunciation of Nihal: The name Nihal is two syllables and clearly structured. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'Ni-hal' [niˈhaːl], starting with a bright I that conveys lightness. The whispered H provides a gentle pause, while the long A in the ending conveys warmth. Nihal thus appears calm yet characterful - harmonious, present, and sonically balanced.
Popularity
Nihal is a very popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 1,418th in the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2012 at 482nd. Over the last ten years, Nihal has been given as a first name about 360 times, placing it 1,081st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,009th.
Nicknames & pet names
Nia / Nihi / Niho / Nina / Nini / Nino
Famous people
- Huseyin Nihal Atsiz (writer)
- Nihal from the Land of the Wind (book character)
- Nihal Chand (Indian artist)
- Nihal Chandran (Indian footballer)
- Nihal Sarin (Indian chess player)
- Nihal Silva (Sinhalese actress)
- Nihal Sri Ameresekere (writer from Sri Lanka)
- Nihal Yalcin (Turkish actress)
- Nihal Yeginobali (writer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Nihal
What does the name Nihal mean?
Nihal is a Turkish female first name that means 'the sprout', 'the fresh shoot', or 'the beloved'. In India, the name stands for 'the blessed' or 'the joyful'.
Where does the name Nihal come from?
The name Nihal has its roots in Persian, derived from the word 'nehâl', which means 'shoot' or 'bud'. In Hindi, it means 'content' or 'happy'.
How popular is the name Nihal?
Nihal is popular in Turkey and among Indian communities, often used as a pet name for girls, and is gaining popularity in various countries.