Nilufar
Nilufar is a Muslim girl name of Persian origin, meaning “Lotus, water lily”.
| Meaning | Lotus, water lily |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Persian |
| Written as | نیلوفر |
| Pronunciation | nee-loo-FAR |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Central Asia, Bangladesh, Iran |
Meaning and origin of Nilufar
Nilufar is the Persian nīlūfar, the lotus or water lily, written the way people in Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Bangladesh prefer. It ranks among the best-known women's names in Central Asia. In Turkey the same word appears as Nilüfer, which is also the name of a district of Bursa. Because the flower rises clean from the water, it has become a symbol of purity.
Is Nilufar a Muslim name?
Muslim families in Central Asia, Bangladesh and Iran use Nilufar widely, though it comes from Persian.
How popular is Nilufar?
Nilufar is very common in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan and is also found in Bangladesh.
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Spellings and variants of Nilufar
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nilufar mean?
Nilufar means 'Lotus, water lily'. It is of Persian origin.
Is Nilufar a Muslim name?
Muslim families in Central Asia, Bangladesh and Iran use Nilufar widely, though it comes from Persian.
How do you pronounce Nilufar?
Nilufar is pronounced nee-loo-FAR.
Is Nilufar a boy or girl name?
Nilufar is usually a girl name.