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Nirmali

Quick answerNirmali derives from Sanskrit "nirmal," meaning "pure" or "spotless," combining "nir" (without) and "mal" (dirt/impurity).

Sanskrit · Girl · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#1,430
Trend—
Peak year2020
Syllables3
OriginSanskrit
LanguageSanskrit
CultureIndian
ReligionHindu
Letters7
Numerology4 Chaldean 8
Global rank#1,430

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Nirmali

Nirmali derives from Sanskrit "nirmal," meaning "pure" or "spotless," combining "nir" (without) and "mal" (dirt/impurity).

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Etymology

Nirmali derives from Sanskrit "nirmal," meaning "pure" or "spotless," combining "nir" (without) and "mal" (dirt/impurity). The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, particularly in India and among South Asian diaspora communities, reflecting traditional Sanskrit naming conventions.

Nirmali currently ranks #1,430 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.

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