Nihara
Fact sheet
- Name
- Nihara
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
Nihara is a girl's name of Indian origin that is widely used in India. The German translation of the name is 'the misty', 'the dew', or 'the waterfall'.
What does the name Nihara mean?
The name Nihara is an Indian name for girls that is commonly used throughout India. In English, it translates to 'the misty', 'the dew', or 'the waterfall'. The roots of the name lie in Sanskrit, derived from the term Nihara (निहारा), which means 'the fog', 'the dew', and 'the hoarfrost'. A related form is Neehara.
Where does the name Nihara come from?
Nihara comes from Sanskrit and is used as a female first name meaning 'the misty'.
How do you pronounce Nihara?
Ni-ha-ra, where the 'i' is pronounced like in 'Vin' and the 'a' is pronounced like in 'Mama'.
Popularity
In Germany, Nihara is one of the rarer first names. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2023 at 5,633rd. In the last ten years, Nihara has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, which places it at 8,964th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it is ranked 10,533rd.
Frequently asked questions about the name Nihara
What is the origin of the name Nihara?
Nihara has its roots in Sanskrit and is a common Indian name for girls that is used in various Indian languages.
What does the name Nihara mean?
The name Nihara means 'the misty' and is also associated with terms like 'dew' and 'waterfall'.
How popular is the name Nihara?
Nihara is widely used in India, but is less known outside the country. Its popularity can vary depending on the region and culture.