Indian name meaning
Nirav
♂ BoyNi·rav · 2 syllables
Quiet; calm
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Caring, responsible and warm — a natural carer drawn to family and harmony.
| N | i | r | a | v |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
5 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 6 = 15, then 1 + 5 = 6. So Nirav carries the name number 6.
About the name Nirav
Nirav is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Quiet; calm.”
Spoken aloud it is Ni·rav — 2 syllables. Nirav 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 Nirav mean?
Nirav means “Quiet; calm.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Nirav a boy or a girl name?
Nirav is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Nirav?
Nirav is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Nirav?
Nirav has 2 syllables and is said as Ni·rav.
What is the numerology number of the name Nirav?
In the Chaldean system, Nirav has the name number 6, “The Nurturer.”
Is Nirav a common name in India?
Nirav does not appear in the set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records we check. Those cover adults, so a name popular with today's newborns can still score zero.
What names go well with Nirav?
For a sister to Nirav, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Naina, Nakshatra, Nalini or Yamini all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Nirav?
Aarav, Sourav, Gaurav or Kairav share Nirav's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
See all names starting with N →Search another name →
Free tools on Toolsioplus
✓ Meaning verified against widely-accepted sources. Many Indian names carry more than one.