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Nirvaan

Quick answerThe name 'Nirvaan' means "extinguished" or "blown out," referring to the state of liberation from suffering and rebirth, and derives from the Sanskrit root *nirvāṇa* (निर्वाण).

Indian subcontinent · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#2,276
TrendStable
Peak year2024
Syllables2
OriginIndian subcontinent
LanguageSanskrit
CultureHindu, Buddhist, Jain
ReligionHinduism, Buddhism, Jainism
Letters7
Numerology7 Chaldean 3
Global rank#241

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

About the name Nirvaan

The name 'Nirvaan' means "extinguished" or "blown out," referring to the state of liberation from suffering and rebirth, and derives from the Sanskrit root *nirvāṇa* (निर्वाण).

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Etymology

The name 'Nirvaan' means "extinguished" or "blown out," referring to the state of liberation from suffering and rebirth, and derives from the Sanskrit root *nirvāṇa* (निर्वाण). It is primarily used in Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain cultures, where it denotes the ultimate spiritual goal, notably associated with the historical Buddha's enlightenment.

Nirvaan currently ranks #2,276 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.

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