Nirvan
Sanskrit · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Nirvan
Nirvan derives from Sanskrit "nirvāṇa" (निर्वाण), meaning "extinguishing" or "cessation," referring to the ultimate spiritual state of liberation from suffering and the cycle of rebirth in Buddhist and Hindu philosophy.
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Etymology
Nirvan derives from Sanskrit "nirvāṇa" (निर्वाण), meaning "extinguishing" or "cessation," referring to the ultimate spiritual state of liberation from suffering and the cycle of rebirth in Buddhist and Hindu philosophy. The name is primarily used in Hindu and Buddhist cultures, particularly in India and South Asia, where it carries spiritual significance rooted in ancient religious texts and practices.
Nirvan currently ranks #3,224 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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