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Nirvair

♂ Boy

Pronounced NEER-vayr /ˈnir.veɪr/Medium

Meaning: without enmity, free from hatredLow

In 30 seconds: Nirvair is a Punjabi Sikh boy's name meaning 'without enmity, free from hatred.'
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Origin MediumPunjabi (Sikh)
Meaningwithout enmity, free from hatred
U.S. rank (2024)#2612 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births51 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 150

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420172024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

The name comes from Punjabi within the Sikh tradition, where Nirvair carries the meaning 'without enmity' or 'free from hatred.' It expresses an ideal of bearing no ill will toward anyone, a quality held in high regard in Sikh thought.

The word has a calm, even quality to it, and its meaning gives parents a name with a clear ethical sense rather than a purely decorative one.

Did you know? Nirvair comes from Punjabi nir- 'without' + vair 'enmity', an attribute of God in the Sikh Mool Mantar meaning 'one without hatred'.
Overall data confidence 62%
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nirvair mean?

Nirvair means 'without enmity, free from hatred', from Punjabi nir- (without) and vair (enmity), an attribute of God in the Sikh Mool Mantar.

How do you pronounce Nirvair?

It's commonly said NEER-vayr /ˈnir.veɪr/.

Is Nirvair a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Nirvair is used as a boy name.

How popular is Nirvair?

In 2024, Nirvair ranked #2612 in the U.S. for boys, with 51 births recorded.