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Boy Names Starting with N

Baby boy names beginning with N from every tradition, grouped by faith, each with its meaning and origin.

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180 names · each links to its meaning, origin, pronunciation and history.

Christian names (11)

Nathan — He gaveNathaniel — Gift of GodNiall — Champion; possibly cloud or passionateNicholas — Victory of the peopleNico — Victory of the peopleNicolás — Victory of the peopleNikita — Unconquered, victoriousNikola — Victory of the peopleNikolai — Victory of the peopleNoah — Rest, comfortNoel — Christmas; birthday (of Christ)

Hindu names (60)

Nabakumar — New prince; young boyNabarun — Morning sun, new dawnNachiket — After Nachiketa, the seeker who questioned DeathNagendra — Lord of serpentsNagesh — Lord of serpentsNaimish — Of the Naimisha forest; momentaryNaitik — Moral, ethicalNakshatra — Star, constellationNakul — Mongoose; one of the PandavasNaman — Salutation, bowing in respectNand — Joy, delightNandakishore — Young son of Nanda, KrishnaNandish — Lord of Nandi, ShivaNanjunda — One who drank poison; ShivaNarasimha — Man-lion; Vishnu's avatarNarayan — Name of VishnuNarayanan — Lord Vishnu; refuge of beingsNaren — Lord of men; best among menNarendra — King of menNaresh — Lord of men, kingNarottam — Best among menNataraj — King of dance, ShivaNatarajan — King of danceNavaneeth — Fresh butter; KrishnaNavaratna — Nine jewelsNaveen — New, freshNavin — New, novelNavnath — The nine Nath mastersNeel — Blue; sapphireNeeladri — Blue mountainNeelambar — Clad in blue; blue skyNeeraj — Lotus; born of waterNeerav — Silent, calmNeev — FoundationNihaar — Mist, dew, morning fogNikhil — Complete, whole, entireNikhilesh — Lord of allNikunj — Bower, grove of creepersNilanjan — Blue collyrium; dark-eyedNilesh — Blue lord; Krishna or ShivaNilkanth — Blue-throated one; ShivaNilotpal — Blue lotusNimay — Born under a neem treeNimish — Blink of an eye; a momentNinad — Sound, resonanceNiraakar — Formless; God without formNiranjan — Spotless, pure; free of illusionNirav — Silent, quiet, calmNirbhay — Fearless, braveNirbhik — Fearless, boldNirmaan — Creation, constructionNirvan — Liberation, release, blissNishant — Dawn; end of nightNishith — Midnight, deep nightNitesh — Lord of right conductNitin — Master of the right pathNitya — Eternal, everlastingNityanand — Eternal blissNripendra — King of kingsNripesh — King of kings

Muslim names (66)

Naail — One who attains, achieverNaashid — Seeker; one who recitesNaazim — Organiser, arranger; poetNabawi — Prophetic, of the Prophet ﷺNabeel — Noble, honourable, generousNabi — ProphetNabih — Intelligent, alert, distinguishedNabil — Noble, honourable and generousNadeem — Close companion and friendNadim — Companion and confidantNaeem — Bliss, blessing and comfortNael — One who attains, an achieverNafees — Precious, refined and exquisiteNaif — Lofty, exalted and surpassingNaim — Bliss, comfort and delightNajah — Success and prosperityNajam — A star in the skyNajeebullah — Made noble by GodNajib — Noble, distinguished and giftedNajm — A star in the skyNakib — Leader, chief and representativeNaqeeb — Leader, chief and representativeNaqi — Pure, clean and spotlessNaseem — Gentle breezeNaseer — Helper and supporterNaser — Helper and bringer of victoryNashwan — Joyful, elated and delightedNasif — Fair, just and even-handedNasim — Gentle breezeNasir — Helper, supporter and giver of victoryNasiru — Helper, supporter, giver of victoryNasr — Victory, triumph and divine helpNasrullah — Victory of God, help from GodNaufal — Generous man, a giverNauman — Blessing; in classical Arabic also bloodNaushad — Ever happy, newly joyfulNaveed — Good news, glad tidingsNawab — Governor, deputy ruler, noblemanNawaf — Lofty, exalted, surpassingNawid — Good news, glad tidingsNayef — Lofty, eminent, surpassingNayel — Achiever, one who attainsNazakat — Delicacy, elegance, refinementNazar — Sight, gaze, regardNazeef — Clean, pure, neatNazeer — Warner, one who gives warningNazim — Organizer, arranger; composer of verseNazir — Warner; also observer or peerNazmul — Star of (the faith)Nedim — Companion, close friendNidal — Struggle, striving, steady effortNihaal — A young sapling; overjoyedNihad — High ground; rising upNima — Blessing, favour, graceNimatullah — God's blessingNiyaz — Need; a humble offering or pleaNizar — Rare, scarce; an Arab forefatherNodir — Rare, exceptionalNoor — LightNoorullah — Light of GodNouman — Blessing; in classical usage, bloodNour — LightNuh — The Prophet NoahNuhu — The Prophet NoahNurul — Light ofNusrat — Help, support and victory

Sikh names (12)

Nanak — Name of the first Sikh GuruNarinder — King of menNavdeep — New lamp, new lightNavjot — New lightNavneet — Fresh butterNavpreet — New loveNavraj — New king, new reignNavtej — New radianceNihal — Joyful, fulfilled; young saplingNirbhai — FearlessNirmal — Pure, spotless, cleanNishan — Sign, mark, emblem

Jewish names (13)

Nachman — ComforterNadav — Generous, willingNaftali — My struggleNaor — EnlightenedNatan — He gaveNehemiah — Comforted by GodNeriah — Lamp of GodNetanel — God has givenNimrod — Mighty hunter (biblical); rebelNir — Ploughed fieldNisan — The spring month of PassoverNitzan — Bud, blossomNoam — Pleasantness, delight

Buddhist names (4)

Nanda — Joy, delightNarong — Battle, warNiran — Eternal, everlastingNorbu — Jewel, precious gem

Modern & Classic names (14)

Nahuel — JaguarNaoki — Upright tree, honestNash — At the ash treeNatsuki — Summer hope (depends on kanji)Ned — Wealthy guardian (from Edward)Neil — Champion; possibly cloud or passionateNelson — Son of NeilNeville — New townNigel — Champion; often linked to 'dark'Njal — From Irish Niall; perhaps 'champion'Nnamdi — My father is aliveNolan — Descendant of Nuallán; noble or championNorman — NorthmanNéstor — Homecoming (debated)