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Nepali baby names starting with N, with meanings

N is one of the busiest openings in Nepali names, and it is almost always written न, a soft sound made with the tongue against the teeth. This page gathers 445 baby names starting with N, with 341 suited to boys and 132 to girls, each with its meaning. Five names in the group begin with ङ, the ng sound.

  1. Two ways to write N

    440 names open with न, the everyday n of Nabin and Nisha. Five use ङ, which sounds like the ng in sang and appears only in a few openings.

  2. New and fresh

    Nabin and Navin mean new and modern, Nawaraj means a newly crowned king, and Nimesh means a moment or the twinkling of an eye.

  3. Night and dawn

    Nisha means night, and Nishant means dawn, the end of night. Neha means love and affection, a warm contrast to both.

Boy names starting with N and their meanings

Nabin (नवीन) means new, fresh and modern, and Navin is the same name in another spelling. Niraj means lotus, born of water, while Nirmal means pure and spotless. Nitesh means lord of right conduct, and Nischal means steady and unwavering. Narayan is a name of Lord Vishnu, the refuge of all beings. Browse all boy names starting with N for more.

N names for girls, night and early light

Nisha (निशा) means night, and Neha means love and affection. Nikita means earth, and also victorious. Nishant means dawn, the end of night, while Nimesh means a moment or twinkling of an eye. Nirajan means spotless and pure, and also the lamp-waving worship called arati. Nawaraj means a new king. For more of the same opening, see N names beginning with Na.

Tips for parents

  • Nabin and Navin mean the same thing, so choose the spelling that matches the way your family says the first syllable.
  • Nisha and Nishant share a root but sit at opposite ends of the day, so decide whether you want night or dawn in the name.
  • Narayan and Narendra are long and formal, which can balance a very short surname.
  • Say the name with your surname and check that the final n does not slide into the next word when spoken quickly.

Frequently asked questions

What are some Nepali baby names starting with N?

Nabin, Niraj, Nitesh, Nischal and Narayan are common for boys, while Nisha, Neha and Nikita are familiar for girls. Their meanings run from new and pure to night and love.

What does the name Nabin mean?

Nabin means new, fresh and modern. It is written नवीन, and Navin is the same name in another English spelling.

Which N names mean dawn or night?

Nisha means night, Nishant means dawn or the end of night, and Nimesh means a moment. The three are close in sound but mark different parts of the day.

Do any N names begin with ङ?

Yes, five names in this group are written with ङ, which makes the ng sound. The other 440 begin with न, and you can see how the letters differ on the Nepali letter page.