Nirmal
Hindi · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Nirmal
The given name 'Nirmal' means 'pure' or 'spotless', and its linguistic root is in Sanskrit, derived from the words 'nir' (not) and 'mal' (defilement or impurity).
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Etymology
The given name 'Nirmal' means 'pure' or 'spotless', and its linguistic root is in Sanskrit, derived from the words 'nir' (not) and 'mal' (defilement or impurity).
The name 'Nirmal' is commonly used in Hinduism and Buddhism, particularly in India and Nepal, and has been used by various notable historical figures, including Nirmal Verma, an Indian writer and poet.
Nirmal currently ranks #12,792 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1995.
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