Indian name meaning
Nirbhay
♂ BoyNir·bhay · 2 syllables
Fearless
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Ambitious, capable and determined — built for goals, authority and material success.
| N | i | r | b | h | a | y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
5 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 5 + 1 + 1 = 17, then 1 + 7 = 8. So Nirbhay carries the name number 8.
About the name Nirbhay
Nirbhay is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Fearless.”
Spoken aloud it is Nir·bhay — 2 syllables. Nirbhay 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 Nirbhay mean?
Nirbhay means “Fearless.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Nirbhay a boy or a girl name?
Nirbhay is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Nirbhay?
Nirbhay is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Nirbhay?
Nirbhay has 2 syllables and is said as Nir·bhay.
What is the numerology number of the name Nirbhay?
In the Chaldean system, Nirbhay has the name number 8, “The Achiever.”
Is Nirbhay a common name in India?
Nirbhay appears 1 time in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “rare.”
What names go well with Nirbhay?
For a sister to Nirbhay, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Naina, Nakshatra, Nalini or Sahana all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Nirbhay?
Akshay, Abhay, Lakshay or Tanmay share Nirbhay's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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