Looking for a Buddhist baby girl name starting with the letter N? Here are 22 Buddhist girl names beginning with N, each with its meaning, including Nandini (Delightful, joyful), Nirali (Unique, exceptional), Nisha (Night).
Buddhist names come from Pali and Sanskrit and from Buddhist cultures such as Sri Lanka (Sinhala), Tibet, Bhutan, Thailand, Myanmar and Japan. Many recall the Buddha’s disciples, Buddhist virtues such as metta (loving kindness) and karuna (compassion), or the Tibetan names of the days of the week.
Buddhist girl names starting with N and their meanings
Nandini – Delightful, joyful
Nirali – Unique, exceptional
Nisha – Night
Nalini – Lotus, sweet
Nila – Sapphire, dark blue
Nadeesha – River (Sinhala)
Nethmi – Eyes (Sinhala)
Nimali – Pure (Sinhala)
Nirmala – Pure
Nyima – Sun (Tibetan)
Norzin – Jewel holder (Tibetan)
Nanda – Joy, a nun
Nilmini – Sapphire (Sinhala)
Namita – Humble
Nethra – Eye
Nisansala – Calm (Sinhala)
Nipuni – Skilled (Sinhala)
Nilakshi – Blue-eyed
Nalika – Lotus
Nu – Tender (Burmese)
Nangsa – Name of a Tibetan heroine
Namgay – Victorious (Bhutanese)
Tips for choosing the right name
- Think about nicknames and initials the name might create.
- Check the meaning and spelling with elders or a religious teacher if the name has spiritual significance.
- Say the full name aloud together with the surname and check it flows well.
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