Nihaal
Nihaal is a Muslim boy name of Persian / Urdu origin, meaning “A young sapling; overjoyed”.
| Meaning | A young sapling; overjoyed |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Persian / Urdu |
| Written as | نہال |
| Pronunciation | ni-HAAL |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India |
Meaning and origin of Nihaal
Nihaal is one way of writing Nihal. To Persian and Urdu speakers, nihāl is a sapling or young tree, and poets often use that image for a child who is still growing. In Urdu and Hindi the same word can also describe someone who is overjoyed. The doubled aa is there only to show the long vowel, and the Arabic girl's name Nihal is a different word altogether.
Is Nihaal a Muslim name?
Nihaal has Persian rather than Arabic roots, so Muslim families in Pakistan and India treat it as a cultural choice and not a religious one.
How popular is Nihaal?
Nihaal appears in Pakistan, India and the diaspora, and in India Sikh and Hindu families use it too.
Gifts with the name Nihaal
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Spellings and variants of Nihaal
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nihaal mean?
Nihaal means 'A young sapling; overjoyed'. It is of Persian / Urdu origin.
Is Nihaal a Muslim name?
Nihaal has Persian rather than Arabic roots, so Muslim families in Pakistan and India treat it as a cultural choice and not a religious one.
How do you pronounce Nihaal?
Nihaal is pronounced ni-HAAL.
Is Nihaal a boy or girl name?
Nihaal is usually a boy name.