Indian name meaning
Narmada
♀ GirlNar·ma·da · 3 syllables
A sacred river; giving pleasure
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Compassionate, idealistic and generous — moved by big causes and helping others.
| N | a | r | m | a | d | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
5 + 1 + 2 + 4 + 1 + 4 + 1 = 18, then 1 + 8 = 9. So Narmada carries the name number 9.
About the name Narmada
Narmada is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “A sacred river; giving pleasure.”
Spoken aloud it is Nar·ma·da — 3 syllables. Narmada is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Narmada mean?
Narmada means “A sacred river; giving pleasure.” It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Narmada a boy or a girl name?
Narmada is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Narmada?
Narmada is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Narmada?
Narmada has 3 syllables and is said as Nar·ma·da.
What is the numerology number of the name Narmada?
In the Chaldean system, Narmada has the name number 9, “The Humanitarian.”
Is Narmada a common name in India?
Narmada appears 1 time in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “rare.”
What names go well with Narmada?
For a brother to Narmada, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Nachiket, Nagendra, Naitik or Murali all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Narmada?
Sharada, Vrinda, Nanda or Yashoda share Narmada's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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