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    Nile

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    Nile

    Unisex
    arabic
    2 syllables

    Nile is an arabic unisex name meaning "A unisex name referring to the great River Nile in Africa, often symbolizing life and sustenance.".

    Nile is a unisex name of arabic origin meaning "A unisex name referring to the great River Nile in Africa, often symbolizing life and sustenance.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

    Origin
    arabic
    Gender
    Unisex
    Syllables
    2

    Meaning compiled from public name lists.

    Meaning

    A unisex name referring to the great River Nile in Africa, often symbolizing life and sustenance.

    Popularity

    Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

    Quick answers about Nile

    Very rare in US records

    What does Nile mean?

    Nile is a unisex name of arabic origin meaning "A unisex name referring to the great River Nile in Africa, often symbolizing life and sustenance.".

    Is Nile a rare name?

    Yes. Nile does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

    Brother names that go with Nile

    OmarAmirMalikAliZaynMuhammad

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    Names with a similar meaning to Nile

    Nile means "A unisex name referring to the great River Nile in Africa, often symbolizing life and sustenance." — these names share that spirit.

    • Olivia — "Olive tree, symbolizing peace and fruitfulness" (latin)
    • Ava — "Like a bird, life" (latin)
    • Evelyn — "Wished for child, life" (english)
    • Zoey — "Life, vitality" (greek)
    • Zoe — "Life" (greek)

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