Nalin

Indian, Hindi, Sanskrit
"lotus"

Nalin Origin and Meaning

The name Nalin is a boy's name of Hindi, Sanskrit origin meaning "lotus".

Derived from the Sanskrit word nalini meaning "lotus", Nalin holds spiritual significance in Hinduism where it is associated with divine beauty and spiritual awakening, while in Buddhism, it symbolizes enlightenment and the victory of the spirit over the senses.

Nalin is used predominantly as a masculine name in India and Sri Lanka, while in Thailand and Cambodia it leans feminine.

Famous People Named Nalin

  • Nalin Jayawardena
    Sri Lankan singer
  • (Thakurartha Devadithya Guardiyawasam Lindamulage) Nalin Kumara de Silva
    Sri Lankan philosopher
  • Nalin Haley
    son of American politician Nikki Haley