What origin is the name Nimala?

Nimala comes from Indian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Nimala?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Nimala — for example Jay, Arjun, Aarav. You can browse more on our indian names page.

What is the rashi of the name Nimala?

Nimala starts with the syllable “Ni” (नी), which traditionally belongs to Anuradha nakshatra, pada 2, in Vrishchik rashi (Scorpio). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Nimala

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Nimala

Nimala

Unisex

Indian

3 syllables

Nimala is an Indian unisex name meaning "Clean, pure, or spotless".

Nimala is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Clean, pure, or spotless". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Clean, pure, or spotless

Popularity

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Quick answers about Nimala

What does Nimala mean?

Nimala is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Clean, pure, or spotless".

How popular is Nimala?

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Brother names that go with Nimala

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

How to say Nimala

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Name numerology

6is the Chaldean number for Nimala.

Number 6 is linked with care, family and responsibility.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Ni (नी)
Rashi: Vrishchik (Scorpio)
Nakshatra: Anuradha, pada 2
Name number: 6

By tradition, names starting with “Ni” suit babies born in Anuradha nakshatra (pada 2), which falls in Vrishchik rashi. This is read from the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.