Nalin
Indian, Hindi, Sanskrit
"lotus"
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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 JayawardenaSri Lankan singer
- (Thakurartha Devadithya Guardiyawasam Lindamulage) Nalin Kumara de SilvaSri Lankan philosopher
- Nalin Haleyson of American politician Nikki Haley