Girl Name Persian · Muslim

Nilufa

Pronunciation /nil-UF-a/

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“lotus”

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The Humanitarian
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GenderGirl
OriginMuslim
Starting soundNi
Numerology9 · The Humanitarian
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Meaning of Nilufa

Nilufa is a girl name of Muslim origin, popular among Persian families. It means “water lily, lotus”.

Nilufa's Style

Muslim Persian Timeless Medium Girl

Nilufa at a Glance

Popularity
74/100
Modern Style
50/100
Uniqueness
26/100
Pronunciation
76/100

Nilufa is a popular, widely familiar name with a balanced character.

Nilufa Popularity Graph

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

#92#94#952015201920232026
Status
Moderately Popular
Direction
→ Stable
Est. Position
~#92

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Nil Nilu Nily Niluf

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Nilufa Name Profile

Meaninglotus
OriginPersian · Muslim
GenderGirl Name
First LetterN
Letters6
Syllables3
Baby Name Generator Popularity Score74/100

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