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Nimalan
Pronounced nih-MAH-lun /nɪˈmɑː.lən/Medium
Meaning: From the Tamil Nimalan, 'pure; spotless; clear; without blemish' — related to Nirmal. A serene virtue name in Tamil tradition.Low
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U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Nimalan is Tamil for 'pure; spotless; without blemish,' a calm virtue name in South Indian tradition. It reads serene and meaning-rich — rare in the U.S. (said 'nih-MAH-lun').
In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Tamil families. Rare, serene, and virtue-rich.
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What does the name Nimalan mean?
Nimalan is Tamil for 'pure; spotless; clear; without blemish.'
How do you pronounce Nimalan?
It's said nih-MAH-lun /nɪˈmɑː.lən/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Nimalan a boy or girl name?
Nimalan is a boy's name.
How popular is Nimalan?
Nimalan is a rare name in the U.S.