Nilufa
Persian · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Nilufa
Nilufa is a Persian name derived from "nil" (indigo/blue) and "ufa" (wave), literally meaning "indigo wave" or "blue wave." The name is used primarily in Persian, Bengali, and South Asian Muslim cultures, with particular prevalence in Iran, Bangladesh, and among Muslim communities in India and Pakistan.
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Etymology
Nilufa is a Persian name derived from "nil" (indigo/blue) and "ufa" (wave), literally meaning "indigo wave" or "blue wave." The name is used primarily in Persian, Bengali, and South Asian Muslim cultures, with particular prevalence in Iran, Bangladesh, and among Muslim communities in India and Pakistan.
Nilufa currently ranks #2,792 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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