Nirmala
Hindi · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Nirmala
Nirmala derives from Sanskrit and means "pure" or "spotless," composed of the prefix "nir-" (without) and "mala" (dirt or blemish).
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Etymology
Nirmala derives from Sanskrit and means "pure" or "spotless," composed of the prefix "nir-" (without) and "mala" (dirt or blemish). The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, with notable bearers including Nirmala Srivastava, founder of Sahaja Yoga, and Nirmala Sitharaman, India's Finance Minister.
Nirmala currently ranks #13,252 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1977.
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