Nilab
Persian · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Nilab
Nilab means "moonlight" or "lunar glow" and derives from Persian, combining "ni" (night) and "lab" (lip/edge), metaphorically referring to the radiance of moonlight.
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Etymology
Nilab means "moonlight" or "lunar glow" and derives from Persian, combining "ni" (night) and "lab" (lip/edge), metaphorically referring to the radiance of moonlight. The name is primarily used in Persian, Afghan, and South Asian Muslim communities, with historical roots in classical Persian literature and poetry traditions.
Nilab currently ranks #5,765 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2017.
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