Girl Names
5-letter Nepali girl names
280 names
280 girl names spelled with exactly 5 letters in English, each with a verified meaning, most popular first. Spellings vary (Arav, Aarav), so check the other spellings on each name’s page.
- Laxmi♂♀लक्ष्मीGoddess of wealth, fortune and prosperity
- Pooja♀पूजाWorship, prayer and reverence offered to the divine
- Nisha♀निशाNight
- Jyoti♀ज्योतिLight, flame or radiance
- Durga♂♀दुर्गाThe invincible goddess Durga, slayer of demons and divine mother
- Alina♀अलिनाLight, bright
- Deepa♀दीपाLamp or light
- Ganga♂♀गंगाThe sacred river Ganges, personified as a goddess
- Manju♀मञ्जुLovely, beautiful and charming
- Puspa♂♀पुष्पाFlower, blossom
- Anita♀अनिताGrace, favour
- Astha♀आस्थाFaith, belief, trust
- Priya♀प्रियाBeloved, dear
- Sneha♀स्नेहाLove, affection and tenderness
- Divya♂♀दिव्याDivine and heavenly
- Seema♀सीमाBoundary, limit
- Kriti♀कृतिCreation or work of art
- Madhu♂♀मधुHoney
- Kripa♀कृपाGrace, mercy and compassion
- Sanju♀संजुPet name, short for Sanjana, Sanjay or similar names
- Aruna♀अरुणाReddish glow of dawn, the rising sun
- Gauri♂♀गौरीFair, white or radiant
- Shova♀शोभाBeauty, grace, splendour
- Radha♂♀राधाProsperity, success
- Bindu♀बिन्दुDrop, dot, point
- Satya♂♀सत्यTruth
- Sonam♂♀सोनामFortunate, meritorious
- Angel♂♀एन्जलDivine messenger
- Ashma♀आशमाStone or rock
- Dibya♂♀दिव्याDivine and heavenly
- Meena♀मीनFish
- Richa♀रिचाVedic hymn or verse
- Smita♀स्मिताSmiling
- Kusum♂♀कुसुमFlower or blossom
- Sweta♀श्वेताWhite, fair, pure
- Eliza♀एलिजाPledged to God
- Ranju♀रञ्जुDelightful
- Ruchi♀रुचिInterest, taste, liking
- Anupa♀अनुपाIncomparable, matchless
- Arati♀आरतीA Hindu ritual of worship with lamps
- Reena♀रीनाMelted, dissolved
- Sital♂♀शीतलCool, calm, soothing
- Reema♀रीमाWhite antelope (Arabic)
- Sudha♀सुधाNectar, ambrosia
- Upama♀उपमाSimile, comparison
- Kajal♀काजलKohl or collyrium applied to the eyes
- Megha♀मेघाCloud
- Neetu♀नीतुUpright, well-behaved
- Prava♀प्रभाLight, radiance, splendour
- Rekha♀रेखाLine
- Shila♀शिलाRock, stone
- Aliza♂♀अलिजाJoyful, happy
- Amita♂♀अमितBoundless, infinite
- Anshu♂♀अंशुRay of light
- Anuja♂♀अनुजYounger brother
- Elina♂♀एलिनाLight or torch
- Gyanu♂♀ज्ञानुKnowledge, wise one
- Komal♂♀कोमलSoft, tender and delicate
- Rakhi♀राखीSacred protective thread tied on Raksha Bandhan
- Ratna♂♀रत्नJewel, gem
- Susma♂♀सुष्माExquisite beauty
- Anima♂♀अनिमाMinuteness
- Bidya♂♀विद्याKnowledge, learning
- Heena♂♀हिनाHenna
- Jeena♂♀जीनाLife or living
- Jiban♂♀जीवनLife
- Priti♀प्रीतिLove, affection, fondness
- Sonal♂♀सोनलGolden
- Aditi♂♀अदितिBoundless, limitless
- Amina♂♀अमिनाTrustworthy, faithful
- Anant♂♀अनन्तInfinite, endless, eternal
- Arzoo♂♀आरजुWish, desire or longing
- Bigya♂♀बिज्ञाWise, learned
- Kajol♂♀काजोलKohl applied to the eyes
- Mukta♂♀मुक्ताPearl
- Nilam♂♀नीलमSapphire
- Nutan♂♀नूतनNew, fresh, novel
- Ajita♂♀अजितInvincible, unconquered
- Annie♀एनीDiminutive of Anna/Anne
- Dhana♂♀धनWealth or riches
- Jagat♂♀जगतThe world or universe
- Jwala♂♀ज्वालाFlame or blaze of fire
- Kirti♂♀कीर्तिFame, glory and renown
- Lakpa♂♀लाक्पाSherpa/Tibetan name meaning born on Wednesday
- Najma♀नज्माStar
- Nidhi♀निधिTreasure, wealth
- Nitin♂♀नितिनMaster of the right path
- Padma♂♀पद्माLotus
- Pemba♂♀पेम्बाSaturday
- Reeta♂♀रीताTruth, cosmic order
- Sashi♂♀शशीThe moon
- Swati♂♀स्वातीName of a bright star (Arcturus) and a lunar mansion (nakshatra)
- Vidya♂♀विद्याKnowledge, learning
- Yasha♂♀यशFame, glory, success
- Aarti♀आरतीA Hindu ritual of worship with lamps
- Amshu♀अंशुRay of light
- Ashru♀अश्रुTear, teardrop
- Bibhu♂♀बिभुAll-pervading, mighty lord
- Geeta♀गीताSong
- Gunja♂♀गुन्जाHumming of bees
- Irada♀इरादाIntention, determination and will
- Jampa♀जाम्पाLoving kindness
- Kanti♀कान्तिRadiance, beauty and lustre
- Kumud♂♀कुमुदWhite water lily or lotus that blooms at night
- Lekha♂♀लेखाWriting, letter or inscription
- Mamta♂♀ममताMotherly love and affection
- Meera♀मीराDevotee of Krishna
- Munal♂♀मुनालDanphe, the Himalayan monal pheasant, Nepal's national bird
- Nancy♂♀न्यान्सीEnglish name derived from Anne
- Neeta♂♀नीताUpright, well-behaved, guided on the right path
- Pinky♂♀पिंकीPet name meaning pink or rosy
- Punam♂♀पूनमFull moon night
- Reetu♀रितुSeason
- Subba♂♀सुब्बाAuspicious, good, fortunate
- Subha♂♀शुभाAuspicious, good, fortunate
- Sunam♂♀सुनामGood name
- Yatra♂♀यात्राJourney, pilgrimage
- Aabha♀आभाLight, radiance or splendour
- Alice♂♀एलिसNoble, of noble kind
- Alija♂♀अलिजाJoyful, happy
Other lengths
Guide
5 letter Nepali girl names with meaning
Five letters is a comfortable length for a name: enough room to sing, short enough to spell without a pause. This page gathers 280 five-letter names for girls, and 90 five-letter names that also suit boys. Some, like Laxmi and Ganga, are used for both.
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Light in five letters
Jyoti means light and radiance, Deepa means lamp, and Alina means light and bright. Each fits neatly into five letters.
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Familiar favourites
Laxmi names the goddess of wealth, fortune and prosperity. Pooja means worship, and Durga names the invincible goddess.
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Soft and sweet
Manju means lovely and charming, Sneha means love and tenderness, and Priya means beloved or dear.
Five-letter Nepali girl names with meaning
Laxmi (लक्ष्मी) names the goddess of wealth, fortune and prosperity. Pooja (पूजा) means worship, prayer and reverence. Nisha means night, and Jyoti means light, flame or radiance. Deepa means lamp, one who brings brightness, and Anita means grace or favour. For even shorter choices, see 4 letter girl names.
Short Nepali girl names of five letters
Alina means light and bright, and also noble. Manju means lovely, beautiful and charming. Priya means beloved or dear, and Sneha means love, affection and tenderness. Divya means divine, heavenly and radiant. Kriti means a creation or work of art, and Madhu means honey. Browse all short Nepali names for girls if you want to compare more lengths.
Tips for parents
- Count the letters on the spelling you will actually use, since a name can be written in more than one way.
- Try a five-letter name with a longer surname; the balance often sounds neat.
- Check that the meaning fits the wish you have for your daughter, not just the sound.
- Write the name in Devanagari as well, so grandparents can read it easily at home.
Frequently asked questions
What are some 5 letter Nepali girl names?
Laxmi, Pooja, Nisha, Jyoti, Anita and Alina all have five letters. Laxmi names the goddess of wealth, Pooja means worship, and Jyoti means light.
Which five-letter girl names are easy to spell?
Anita, Alina, Priya, Sneha and Deepa are all five letters and follow simple spellings. Deepa means lamp, Priya means beloved, and Sneha means love.
What does the name Kriti mean?
Kriti means a creation or a work of art, and also an accomplished deed. It is written कृति in Devanagari and has a crisp, short sound.
Where can I find longer Nepali girl names?
If five letters feels too brief, see our 6 letter girl names for a little more length and a different rhythm.