Possibly from Latin 'numen' meaning 'divine power' or 'divine will'; exact origin uncertain
Latin
Boy
success
Arabic
Girl
Uncertain - possibly derived from the Arabic root n‑s‑y (to forget), historically related to 'forgetfulness'; in modern use sometimes given a positive interpretation (e.g., 'remembered' or a devotional/poetic sense).
Arabic
Girl
Praise is good
Zulu
Unisex
Related to 'nexus' meaning 'connection' or 'link' - roughly “one who connects” or “connected”
Girl
Associated with Saint Nino; original meaning is uncertain. In Spanish/Italian contexts, 'niño' means 'boy/child'.
Georgian
Girl
mother of songs; one who sings
Xhosa, Zulu
Girl
Blend of 'Nya/Nia' (Swahili: 'purpose') and 'Aisha' (Arabic: 'alive, living') - 'living purpose' or 'purposeful life'.
The period of darkness between sunset and sunrise; night/darkness
English
Unisex
desire, need; supplication or prayer
Persian
Boy
Uncertain; may be interpreted as 'pleasantness' (if from Hebrew Noam) or linked to names meaning 'blessing'/'fame' depending on origin
Arabic
Unisex
Saved; survivor; one who is rescued
Arabic
Unisex
Likely derived from the Hebrew name Nahshon (נחשון), a biblical leader; meaning uncertain but often associated with 'serpent' or 'enchanter'. Also used as an English surname.
English, Hebrew
Boy
From the Nguni root for 'praise' - roughly 'place of praise' or 'praised one'.
Nguni
Boy
Named after the ney, a traditional end-blown reed flute; associated with music and spiritual/spiritual expression.
Arabic, Persian, Portuguese, Turkish
Boy
Diminutive meaning "little girl" or "little Nina"; a pet form of Nina/Nino.
Spanish
Girl
Likely 'mother/one associated with wealth' (No- feminine prefix + mali 'money/wealth' in Nguni languages)
Girl
Named for the nyala antelope native to southern Africa; associated with gracefulness and possibly 'shy' (possible Zulu root)
Girl
dwellings, habitations; encampments
Hebrew
Unisex
Uncertain; likely derived from Old Norse names such as Narfi/Narvi - exact meaning unclear (possibly related to 'narrow').
Norwegian
Boy
A diminutive/pet form; if from Vanessa it may be associated with 'butterfly', otherwise generally an affectionate 'little' form
Girl
Possibly 'sea nymph' or 'of the sea' (alternatively an invented name with no established meaning)
Girl
'black' or 'little black' (from Latin niger)
English, Norman
Boy
Meaning uncertain; no well-established traditional meaning (possibly influenced by meanings of similar names such as 'champion' from Niall or 'river' from Nile)
Unisex
Diminutive of Arabic nimr, meaning 'little/young tiger'.
Arabic
Boy
star
Arabic
Boy
immortal
Greek
Boy
diminutive/derivative of Niall - 'little champion' or 'descendant of Niall' (Niall often rendered as 'champion'/'passionate')
Irish
Boy
Love; affection (derived from Sanskrit 'Sneha')
Indian
Girl
A diminutive/nickname meaning 'little one'; also the Catalan word for 'doll' or 'puppet'. Often used as a pet form of names like Antonio, Antonino, or Benigno.
