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Hebrew
"locking, closing"
This name of the final service on Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is sometimes given symbolically to girls born on that day.
Neilla is a feminine name with Celtic roots, likely derived from the Irish name Niall, meaning 'champion' or 'cloud.' This feminine adaptation transforms the traditionally masculine name into a…
Neale as a feminine name represents an uncommon gender crossover from its traditional masculine usage. Originally an anglicized form of the Gaelic name Neil or Neal, it derives from the elements…
Hindi, Sanskrit
"sapphire blue"
A variation of Nila, a name spread through African by the substantial Indian population there. Also a variant of Neala and Neila.
Necha is an uncommon feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be derived from Hebrew, possibly as a variant of Nechama meaning 'comfort' or 'consolation.' Alternatively, it could have…
Nachmi is an uncommon feminine name with possible Hebrew or Middle Eastern origins. It may be related to the Hebrew name Naomi (meaning 'pleasantness' or 'my delight') or could be derived from other…
Slavic
"born on Sunday"
Midcentury macramé-maker.
Variation of Nedda, Slavic
Nedra was one of a phalanx of names -- Delma, Verda, Vernice -- popular in the late 19th and early 20th century that dropped out of fashion after World War II and now have disappeared completely.…
Hindi
"lily"
Sweet and feminine Eastern flower name.
Swahili, Arabic
"divine grace, blessing"
Ultimately from the Arabic ni'ma , this Swahili name celebrates the blessing of a baby. Also used as a masculine name, Neema is notably borne by film director Neema Barnette and activist Neema…
Modern invented name
Has a truncated nickname feel.
Nysha appears to be a contemporary name with multiple possible origins. It might be a variant of Nyisha or Nyesha, or could be derived from names like Tanisha with the initial consonant removed.…
Niesha is a feminine name that likely developed as a variant spelling of Nisha, which has roots in several languages. In Sanskrit, Nisha means 'night,' while in Hebrew, similar names relate to…
Sanskrit
"night"
Simple but sophisticated, Nisha is a pretty Sanskrit choice that hit the popularity charts in England in the late 1990s. The meaning "night" adds a slightly mystical element to name and it is a…
Neisha is a feminine name with diverse origins, possibly deriving from the Irish name Nessa or as a variation of names like Keisha or Aisha. In some contexts, it may be connected to the Sanskrit word…
Nielsine is a feminine Danish name derived from Nielsen, which itself comes from the male name Niels—the Danish form of Nicholas. The name ultimately traces back to Greek origins meaning 'victory of…
Neille is a feminine name that likely developed as a variant of Neil or Neill, with Irish and Scottish Gaelic roots. The original masculine name derives from 'Niall,' possibly meaning 'champion' or…
Nealie is a feminine name of Irish origin, functioning as a diminutive form of Cornelia or occasionally as a variation of Neala, the feminine version of Neal. The name carries connotations of…
Neilah is a feminine name with Hebrew origins, derived from the word "ne'ilah" which refers to the closing prayer service of Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement in Judaism. The name carries spiritual…
Short form of Cornelia, Eleanor, Helena, or McNeilly, English, Scottish
"horn; shining torch; son of the poet"
A nickname style name, Neelie could derive from the strong sounding Cornelia, as a playful alternative to Nellie from Eleanor and Helena, or as a variation of the Scottish surname McNeilly, with the…
