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By Sophie Kihm · Jul 2026

Nalin

OriginIndian, Hindi, Sanskrit
Meaning"lotus"
GenderBoy
Also a girl's nameShow me Nalin as a girl's name
NB Rank#5493

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About Nalin

The name Nalin peaked for boys at #5864 in 2011. Nalin is occasionally used for girls in 2015.

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Famous Nalins

  • Nalin Jayawardena

    Sri Lankan singer

  • (Thakurartha Devadithya Guardiyawasam Lindamulage) Nalin Kumara de Silva

    Sri Lankan philosopher

  • Nalin Haley

    son of American politician Nikki Haley

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