Nimra
Nimra is a Muslim girl name of Arabic, popular in Urdu origin, meaning “Pure water; also said to mean tigress”.
| Meaning | Pure water; also said to mean tigress |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, popular in Urdu |
| Written as | نمرہ |
| Pronunciation | NIM-rah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India |
Meaning and origin of Nimra
Few girls' names are as popular in Pakistan as Nimra. It is generally tied to the Arabic root n-m-r, which gives both namir, clean and wholesome water, and nimr, a leopard or tiger, explaining why many name books say tigress. Some also hear in it Namirah, near Arafat, the spot where the Prophet ﷺ delivered his Farewell Sermon. Scholars have not settled on a single derivation.
Is Nimra a Muslim name?
Muslim families, above all in Pakistan, use Nimra widely, and it comes from an Arabic root.
How popular is Nimra?
Nimra is very common in Pakistan and in Pakistani communities overseas.
Gifts with the name Nimra
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Spellings and variants of Nimra
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nimra mean?
Nimra means 'Pure water; also said to mean tigress'. It is of Arabic, popular in Urdu origin.
Is Nimra a Muslim name?
Muslim families, above all in Pakistan, use Nimra widely, and it comes from an Arabic root.
How do you pronounce Nimra?
Nimra is pronounced NIM-rah.
Is Nimra a boy or girl name?
Nimra is usually a girl name.