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Nirva

Quick answerNirva is derived from Sanskrit "Nirva" or related to "Nirvana," meaning extinction, cessation, or liberation from the cycle of rebirth in Hindu and Buddhist philosophy.

Sanskrit · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#16,609
TrendStable
Peak year2016
Syllables2
OriginSanskrit
LanguageSanskrit
CultureIndian/South Asian
ReligionHinduism, Buddhism
Letters5
Numerology1 Chaldean 6
Global rank#16,609

Popularity over time

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

About the name Nirva

Nirva is derived from Sanskrit "Nirva" or related to "Nirvana," meaning extinction, cessation, or liberation from the cycle of rebirth in Hindu and Buddhist philosophy.

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Etymology

Nirva is derived from Sanskrit "Nirva" or related to "Nirvana," meaning extinction, cessation, or liberation from the cycle of rebirth in Hindu and Buddhist philosophy. The name is primarily used in Indian and South Asian cultures, particularly among Hindu and Buddhist communities, reflecting spiritual concepts central to these religions.

Nirva currently ranks #16,609 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2016.

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