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Names letter starts with N

Name Meaning Origins Gender
Nellie-Ann combines 'light' or 'bright' (from Nellie/Eleanor/Helen) with 'grace' (from Ann/Hannah) - 'bright grace' or 'shining grace' English Girl
Nihita well-established; accomplished; attained Sanskrit Girl
Niurka likely 'light' (often interpreted as 'little light' when linked to 'nur' or Núria) Spanish Girl
Nourra Light; radiant Arabic Girl
Nabyll Noble, honorable Arabic Boy
Naniah Unclear; if derived from Hebrew elements it could be interpreted as 'belonging to God' or 'God has given'; otherwise it is likely an invented name without a traditional meaning. Girl
Navadyah Likely derived from Sanskrit element 'nava' meaning 'new' - broadly interpreted as 'new', 'new beginning' or 'freshness'. Indian, Sanskrit Girl
Nejeeb Noble; distinguished; honorable. Arabic Boy
Nezza Generally treated as a pet form of Vanessa (a name associated with 'butterfly'); may have no separate etymology beyond being a diminutive Girl
Ninonah Little Anne; grace, favor Girl
Norbert Bright north (north + bright) Boy
Nylsun A modern blend suggesting 'sun' or 'the sun of Nyl' - interpretable as 'Nyle's sun' or 'sun-like'. Unisex
Naeim Comfort, ease, bliss; pleasantness Arabic Boy
Nanoka Often written with kanji for 'seven' and 'flower' or 'fragrance' - can mean 'seventh day' or 'seventh flower' depending on kanji. Japanese Girl
Naveed good news; bearer of glad tidings Arabic, Persian Boy
Nellie-Annabelle A compound name meaning 'graceful and beautiful' with affectionate undertones and echoes of light/compassion. English, French, Hebrew Girl
Niilas victory of the people Finnish Boy
Nivedhita Dedicated; devoted; surrendered or offered (often to God) Indian, Sanskrit Girl
Nouruddin Light of the religion (light of the faith) Arabic, Islamic Boy
Nachiketa The young seeker in the Katha Upanishad who questions Death; commonly understood as a 'seeker of truth' or 'inquirer' in spiritual contexts. Sanskrit Boy
Nanine Diminutive of Anne/Hannah - 'grace' or 'favor' French Girl
Naval new, youthful Indian Boy
Nejyb Noble; distinguished; excellent Arabic Boy
Nezzah Likely from Hebrew netzach (נצח) meaning 'eternity', 'perpetuity' or 'victory'; may also be a phonetic/creative variant influenced by Arabic names. Girl
Ninone Derived from Anne/Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor'. French Girl
Norberta Bright north Germanic Girl
Nylsyn No established historical meaning; likely interpreted as 'son of Nyl' or evocative of the Nile/Nyle - a modern invented name Unisex
Naeima Tranquil, pleasant; living in comfort or bliss Arabic Girl
Nanora Variant of Nora/Anora - associated with 'honor' (and by extension 'light' via Eleanor); can be interpreted as 'little honor' Girl
Naveedh Bearer of good news; "good news" Persian Boy
Nellie-Beatrice Light/bright (Nellie/Eleanor/Helena) + she who brings happiness/blessed (Beatrice) Girl
Nija Derived from Swahili 'Nia' meaning 'purpose' or 'intention' Girl
Nivedhitha Dedicated, devoted, offered or surrendered (often in a spiritual sense) Indian, Sanskrit Girl
Nourudin light of the religion (light of the faith) Arabic Boy
Nachman Comforter; consoler - 'one who brings comfort' Hebrew Boy
Nann Grace; favor English Girl
Navaneet Fresh butter; 'newly churned butter' - associated with Lord Krishna Indian, Sanskrit Boy
Neka No single established meaning; often a modern invented name. If linked to Nika, it can carry the meaning "victory." African American Girl
Ngaire From the Māori place-name Ngaere, meaning 'swamp' or 'bog'. Girl
Nio Varies by origin - in Japanese linked to the Niō guardian figures (characters like 仁 'benevolence' + 王 'king'); in Southern African contexts aligns with Neo meaning 'gift'; also used as a surname or short form in other languages. Chinese, Japanese Unisex
Norberte Derived from elements meaning 'north' + 'bright' - 'bright north' or 'famous in the North'. Germanic Boy
Nylton Likely a modern name derived from a surname or Nilton - generally understood as 'Nyl's town' or a form related to Nilton Brazilian Boy
Naeimah Blissful; living in comfort; gentle, pleasant Arabic Girl
Nanos Dwarf; little one; very small Greek Boy
Naveh Oasis; dwelling, habitation; pleasant/beautiful abode Hebrew Boy
Nellie-Christine Bright/light (Nellie) + follower of Christ (Christine) English, Greek Girl
Nijell Probably 'champion' (from Irish Niall) or 'dark' (from Latin nigellus) English Boy
Nivedith Dedicated, devoted; one who offers or surrenders (to the divine) Indian, Sanskrit Boy
Noury Light, illumination Arabic Unisex
Nachni Dancer; dancing girl Hindi, Sanskrit Girl