Nil
Catalan · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Nil
The given name 'Nil' is derived from the Arabic word 'Nīl', meaning 'river', and is linguistically rooted in the Semitic languages.
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Etymology
The given name 'Nil' is derived from the Arabic word 'Nīl', meaning 'river', and is linguistically rooted in the Semitic languages. The name 'Nil' is used in various cultures and religions, including Islamic and Coptic traditions, and is associated with the Nile River in Egyptian history and mythology.
Nil currently ranks #8,215 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2017.
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