Nilufer
Persian · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Nilufer
Nilufer means "water lily" and derives from Persian, combining "nil" (indigo/blue) with "ufer" (flower), though it is commonly interpreted as referencing the lotus or water lily flower.
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Etymology
Nilufer means "water lily" and derives from Persian, combining "nil" (indigo/blue) with "ufer" (flower), though it is commonly interpreted as referencing the lotus or water lily flower. The name is primarily used in Turkish and broader Ottoman/Turkish cultural contexts, with historical significance in Ottoman literature and among Muslim-majority populations in Turkey and surrounding regions.
Nilufer currently ranks #13,722 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2017.
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