Nirmal

निर्मल
/ neer-MAHL /
Gender
Boy
Origin
🇲🇺 Mauritius
Religion
Universal
First Seen
1700s
Trait
Purity

Meaning & Etymology

pure, clean, or serene

The name Nirmal is of Hindi origin and is commonly used in Mauritius due to the significant Indo-Mauritian population. It is derived from the Sanskrit word 'nirmala', which means 'pure' or 'clean'.

Cultural Context

pure, clean, or serene

Etymology

Derived from the Sanskrit word nirmala, which combines nir (without) and mala (impurity).

Linguistic family: Indo-European > Indo-Iranian > Indo-Aryan

In Mauritius, Nirmal is a common name among the Indo-Mauritian community, reflecting the cultural and religious values of purity and cleanliness.

Symbolism

The name symbolises spiritual purity, moral cleanliness, and a serene disposition.

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