Nirbhai
Nirbhai is a Sikh boy name of Punjabi (Sikh), from Sanskrit origin, meaning “Fearless”.
| Meaning | Fearless |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Punjabi (Sikh), from Sanskrit |
| Written as | ਨਿਰਭੈ |
| Pronunciation | NIR-bhay |
| Tradition | Sikh |
| Used in | India, Canada, United Kingdom |
Meaning and origin of Nirbhai
Nirbhai combines nir-, 'without', and bhai or bhau, 'fear'. Its strongest echo for Sikhs is the Mool Mantar, the opening lines of the Guru Granth Sahib, which describe God as nirbhau, 'without fear', and nirvair, 'without hatred'. Sikh families give it to express courage grounded in faith, usually with the spelling Nirbhai or Nirbhau in Punjabi.
Is Nirbhai a Sikh name?
The name draws on nirbhau in the Mool Mantar, one of the attributes of God in Sikh belief. Like most Sikh names it is followed by Singh or Kaur and can in principle be used for either gender.
How popular is Nirbhai?
Used in Sikh families, though less often than other virtue names.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nirbhai mean?
Nirbhai means 'Fearless'. It is of Punjabi (Sikh), from Sanskrit origin.
Is Nirbhai a Sikh name?
The name draws on nirbhau in the Mool Mantar, one of the attributes of God in Sikh belief. Like most Sikh names it is followed by Singh or Kaur and can in principle be used for either gender.
How do you pronounce Nirbhai?
Nirbhai is pronounced NIR-bhay.
Is Nirbhai a boy or girl name?
Nirbhai is usually a boy name.