Neharika
Sanskrit · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Neharika
Neharika is a Sanskrit name meaning "a celestial object" or "meteor/shooting star," derived from the Sanskrit root "neha" (नेह) meaning mist or dew combined with the diminutive suffix "-rika." The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, particularly among Hindi-speaking populations in India, with no specific historical figure of major prominence associated with it.
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Etymology
Neharika is a Sanskrit name meaning "a celestial object" or "meteor/shooting star," derived from the Sanskrit root "neha" (नेह) meaning mist or dew combined with the diminutive suffix "-rika." The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, particularly among Hindi-speaking populations in India, with no specific historical figure of major prominence associated with it.
Neharika currently ranks #11,995 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2010.
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