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Naunihal

♂ Boy

Pronounced now-nee-HAHL /naʊ.niˈhɑl/Medium

Meaning: From the Punjabi/Persian, 'a young sapling/plant; a promising young one' (nau, 'new', + nihal, 'a sapling'; the Sikh prince Nau Nihal Singh)Low

In 30 seconds: A young sapling; a promising youth: Naunihal is Punjabi/Persian. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'now-nee-HAHL').
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Origin LowPunjabi, Persian
MeaningFrom the Punjabi/Persian, 'a young sapling/plant; a promising young one' (nau, 'new', + nihal, 'a sapling'; the Sikh prince Nau Nihal Singh)
U.S. rank (2024)#8117
2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 10

History & Origin

Naunihal comes from the Punjabi/Persian, 'a young sapling/plant; a promising young one' (nau, 'new', + nihal, 'a sapling'; the Sikh prince Nau Nihal Singh). A lyrical, classic name (said 'now-nee-HAHL').

In the U.S. it appears in Sikh families. Rare, a-young-sapling at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Naunihal means 'a young sapling; a promising young one' in Punjabi/Persian (nau, 'new', + nihal, 'a sapling') — lyrical and classic (the Sikh prince Nau Nihal Singh; said 'now-nee-HAHL').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Naunihal — Punjabi/Persian etymology

Variations

Nau NihalNaunihaal

Nicknames

Nihal

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Naunihal mean?

Naunihal is Punjabi/Persian for 'a young sapling; a promising young one'.

How do you pronounce Naunihal?

It's said now-nee-HAHL /naʊ.niˈhɑl/ — three syllables, stress on the last.

Is Naunihal a boy or girl name?

Naunihal is a boy's name.

How popular is Naunihal?

Naunihal is a very rare name in the U.S.

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