Indian name meaning
Nirmala
♀ GirlNir·ma·la · 3 syllables
Pure; clean
- 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 | m | a | l | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
5 + 1 + 2 + 4 + 1 + 3 + 1 = 17, then 1 + 7 = 8. So Nirmala carries the name number 8.
About the name Nirmala
Nirmala is a girl'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·ma·la — 3 syllables. Nirmala turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nirmala mean?
Nirmala means “Pure; clean.” It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Nirmala a boy or a girl name?
Nirmala is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Nirmala?
Nirmala is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Nirmala?
Nirmala has 3 syllables and is said as Nir·ma·la.
What is the numerology number of the name Nirmala?
In the Chaldean system, Nirmala has the name number 8, “The Achiever.”
Is Nirmala a common name in India?
Nirmala appears 13 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Nirmala?
For a brother to Nirmala, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Nachiket, Nagendra, Naitik or Nitin all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Nirmala?
Ujjwala, Kamala, Shakuntala or Sarala share Nirmala's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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