Narmada
Sanskrit · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Narmada
Narmada derives from Sanskrit roots meaning "nourisher" or "bestower," combining "nar" (to nourish) with the feminine suffix "-mada." The name is primarily used in Hindu culture and Indian communities, referencing the Narmada River, one of India's sacred rivers mentioned extensively in Hindu scriptures and mythology.
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Etymology
Narmada derives from Sanskrit roots meaning "nourisher" or "bestower," combining "nar" (to nourish) with the feminine suffix "-mada." The name is primarily used in Hindu culture and Indian communities, referencing the Narmada River, one of India's sacred rivers mentioned extensively in Hindu scriptures and mythology.
Narmada currently ranks #990 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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