Boy Name Arabic · Arabic

Nihal

Pronunciation /NIH-al/

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“happy”

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8
The Achiever
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GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Starting soundNi
Numerology8 · The Achiever
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Meaning of Nihal

Nihal is a boy name of Arabic origin, popular among Arabic families. It means “drinking, quenching thirst”.

Nihal's Style

Arabic Timeless Medium Boy

Nihal at a Glance

Popularity
45/100
Modern Style
50/100
Uniqueness
55/100
Pronunciation
88/100

Nihal is a uncommon, easy to pronounce name with a balanced character.

Nihal Popularity Graph

🇮🇳 India · rank by year (#1 = most popular)

#71#126#1802015201920232026
Status
Uncommon
Direction
↓ Falling
Est. Position
~#180

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Nihal Name Profile

Meaninghappy
OriginArabic
GenderBoy Name
First LetterN
Letters5
Syllables2
Baby Name Spot Popularity Score45/100

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