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Nutan

Quick answerNutan is a Sanskrit name meaning "new" or "fresh," derived from the Sanskrit root "nuta" which conveys novelty and renewal.

Sanskrit · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#320
Trend
Peak year2020
Syllables2
OriginSanskrit
LanguageSanskrit
CultureIndian
ReligionHinduism
Letters5
Numerology7 Chaldean 3
Global rank#320

Popularity over time

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

About the name Nutan

Nutan is a Sanskrit name meaning "new" or "fresh," derived from the Sanskrit root "nuta" which conveys novelty and renewal.

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Etymology

Nutan is a Sanskrit name meaning "new" or "fresh," derived from the Sanskrit root "nuta" which conveys novelty and renewal. The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, particularly among Hindi-speaking communities in India, with historical usage dating back to classical Sanskrit literature and philosophy.

Nutan currently ranks #320 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.

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