Nilofar
Persian · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Nilofar
Nilofar means "water lily" and derives from Persian roots: "nil" (indigo/blue) and "far" (flower), though it is commonly interpreted as referencing the lotus or water lily flower in Persian poetry and symbolism.
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Etymology
Nilofar means "water lily" and derives from Persian roots: "nil" (indigo/blue) and "far" (flower), though it is commonly interpreted as referencing the lotus or water lily flower in Persian poetry and symbolism. The name is primarily used in Persian, Arabic, and South Asian cultures, particularly among Muslim communities in Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India, with historical significance in Persian literature and Islamic tradition.
Nilofar currently ranks #12,990 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1993.
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