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Nirmala
निर्मला“Pure, clean, or untainted.”
Nirmala is a Sanskrit name derived from the roots 'nir' (without) and 'mala' (dirt or impurity). It signifies spiritual purity and clarity, often associated with virtues like honesty and innocence in Indian culture.
GirlSanskrit☾ Vrishchik · Scorpio✶ AnuradhaPythagorean no. 5 · The Free Spirit3 syllables
Nirmala in Indian languages
Hindi / Marathiनिर्मला
Bengaliনির্মলা
Punjabiਨਿਰ੍ਮਲਾ
Gujaratiનિર્મલા
Odiaନିର୍ମଲା
Teluguనిర్మలా
Kannadaನಿರ್ಮಲಾ
Malayalamനിര്മലാ
Tamilநிர்மலா
Pythagorean numerology 5 · The Free Spirit — in this tradition, the number is associated with traits such as adventurous, curious, adaptable and energetic.
Vrishchik rashi · Scorpio — element Water, ruled by Mars. Common naming sounds include Na, Ni, Nu, Ne, No, Ya and Yi.
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