Indian name meaning
Nirmal
♂ BoyNir·mal · 2 syllables
Pure; clean
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Thoughtful, analytical and spiritual — drawn to depth, wisdom and quiet study.
| N | i | r | m | a | l |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
5 + 1 + 2 + 4 + 1 + 3 = 16, then 1 + 6 = 7. So Nirmal carries the name number 7.
About the name Nirmal
Nirmal is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Pure; clean.”
Spoken aloud it is Nir·mal — 2 syllables. Nirmal appears regularly in Indian public population records: recognisable, without being one of the most-used names.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nirmal mean?
Nirmal means “Pure; clean.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Nirmal a boy or a girl name?
Nirmal is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Nirmal?
Nirmal is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Nirmal?
Nirmal has 2 syllables and is said as Nir·mal.
What is the numerology number of the name Nirmal?
In the Chaldean system, Nirmal has the name number 7, “The Seeker.”
Is Nirmal a common name in India?
Nirmal appears 15 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “common.”
What names go well with Nirmal?
For a sister to Nirmal, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Naina, Nakshatra, Nalini or Jaya all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Nirmal?
Komal, Jamal, Kamal or Vimal share Nirmal's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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