Girl Name Indian · Sanskrit

Nirmala

Pronunciation /nirm-AL-a/

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“pure”

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Nirmala's Numerology

Free

The Expression (Destiny) number, calculated from the letters of Nirmala.

5
The Free Spirit
Keyword: Freedom
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GenderGirl
OriginSanskrit
Starting soundNi
Numerology5 · The Free Spirit
Name-based RashiVrishchika (Scorpio)
Traditional gemstoneRed Coral
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N → Vrishchika (Scorpio)
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Meaning of Nirmala

Nirmala is a girl name of Sanskrit origin, popular among Indian families. It means “pure; clean”.

Nirmala's Style

Sanskrit Indian Timeless Medium Girl

Nirmala at a Glance

Popularity
90/100
Modern Style
50/100
Uniqueness
10/100
Pronunciation
76/100

Nirmala is a very popular, widely familiar name with a balanced character.

Nirmala Popularity Graph

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

#43#54#652015201920232026
Status
Popular
Direction
↑ Rising
Est. Position
~#43

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Nir Nirm Niry Nirmal Nirma

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Nirmala Name Profile

Meaningpure
OriginIndian · Sanskrit
GenderGirl Name
First LetterN
Letters7
Syllables3
Baby Name Generator Popularity Score90/100

Very Popular · internal score, not an official ranking

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