Female and male first names beginning with the letter “N”..

NAKIYA

Female

Intelligent and wise Swahili name meaning "intelligence" or "wisdom".

NAKIYA

Male

Unique African name derived from Swahili, meaning "to meet," embodying the importance of human connections.

NAKIYAH

Female

Unique African-American name derived from Swahili 'Nakia', meaning 'pure' or 'clear'.

NAKIYHA

Female

Arabic female name derived from "naqi," meaning "pure" or "clean." It signifies purity, innocence, and grace.

NAKIYLA

Female

Unique African name derived from Swahili, meaning "successful" or "achieving victory".

NAKKIA

Female

Distinctive African name from Nigeria's Yoruba tribe, meaning "my joy" or "happiness". It was traditionally given to girls born during joyous times, believed to bring good fortune.

NAKOA

Female

Distinctive name of Sioux origin meaning "firstborn son", signifying honor and respect in Native American culture.

NAKOA

Male

Distinctive name of Hawaiian origin meaning "to be swift or quick," traditionally given to males but now popular as a unisex name. It is deeply rooted in ancient Hawaiian mythology, signifying speed and agility.

NAKOAH

Male

Distinctive Hebrew name derived from 'nacham', meaning 'comfort', notably appearing as one of Noah's sons in the Bible.

NAKOBE

Male

Captivating African name of Akan origin from Ghana and Ivory Coast, meaning 'born on Tuesday' in Twi language, traditionally given to children born on that day.

NAKODA

Male

Nakoda, of Lakota Sioux origin, means "first," reflecting its traditional use for the firstborn child or eldest son.

NAKOMA

Female

Unique, Native American name from the Ho-Chunk tribe, meaning "the first to emerge" or "the first light." It signifies life and creation, as Nakoma was the first woman created by the Great Spirit in Ho-Chunk tradition.

NAKOMA

Male

Unique Native American name of Ho-Chunk origin, meaning 'to walk in front' or 'leader', traditionally given to brave and strong-willed girls destined for leadership roles.

NAKOSHA

Female

Captivating African name of Swahili origin meaning "light" or "brilliance".

NAKOTA

Female

Native American male given name originating from the Sioux tribe, signifying one's connection to this proud heritage despite lacking a specific meaning.

NAKOTA

Male

Captivating Native American name from the Sioux tribe, meaning 'friendship among all'.

NAKOVA

Female

Distinctive Bulgarian female name derived from 'nakov', meaning 'smith' or 'blacksmith'. It symbolizes strength, creativity, and adaptability, reflecting the skilled craftsmanship of blacksmiths in Bulgaria's Middle Ages.

NAKSH

Male

Uncommon yet significant Indian name meaning "image" or "picture," derived from the Sanskrit word Naksha. It is associated with royalty and divine heritage in ancient Indian literature, such as the Mahabharata epic.

NAKSHATRA

Female

Indian name derived from the ancient astronomical term "star" in Sanskrit, representing one of 27-28 lunar mansions in Hindu astronomy, each with unique properties and deities.

NAKUL

Male

Distinctive male name of Indian origin derived from Sanskrit, meaning 'fierce as a snake', and holds historical significance in Hindu mythology as one of the Pandava brothers in the Mahabharata.

NAKUMA

Male

Unique Japanese name derived from "naku," meaning "to cry" or "to weep," signifying emotional depth, sensitivity, empathy, resilience, and nobility.

NAKYA

Female

Unique African name derived from the Swahili language, meaning "pure" or "innocent". It has rich historical and cultural significance among the Swahili people of East Africa.

NAKYAH

Female

Unique African-American name derived from the Arabic Naika, meaning "successful".

NAKYE

Male

African name of Luo origin meaning "light" or "brightness", typically given to girls but can also be used for boys. It signifies hope and guidance, carrying a rich legacy across generations.

NAKYIA

Female

Unique female given name of African origin, derived from the Swahili word "nakiyani" meaning "we are grateful.

NAKYIAH

Female

Unique, feminine Swahili-derived name meaning 'moon', popular among African Americans.

NAKYLA

Female

Captivating Hebrew name derived from "nechamah," meaning "comfort" or "consolation.

NAKYLAH

Female

Unique African Swahili name meaning 'the cook', signifying skill in cooking or nurturing.

NAKYRA

Female

Unique African name of Swahili origin meaning "she has born twins.

NAKYRAH

Female

African name of Ashanti origin, meaning 'obedient one', traditionally given to children born on a Tuesday.

NAKYSHA

Female

Uncommon yet appealing name of African origin, specifically from the Yoruba culture of Nigeria and Benin. Derived from the Yoruba word "Oko," which means "farm" or "field," Nakysha translates to "born into farming." This name signifies a deep connection to the earth and its bounty. Traditionally given to girls born into farming families or during harvest seasons, Nakysha is also notable as the name of American singer-songwriter Nakysha Lewis in the neo-soul genre. In modern times, parents appreciate Nakysha's African origins and cultural significance when choosing a unique yet meaningful name for their child.

NALA

Female

African name meaning 'gift' in Swahili.

NALAH

Female

Unique Hawaiian name meaning 'wave'.

NALAHNI

Female

Modern yet timeless Indian name derived from 'Nalini,' signifying the pure lotus flower and river goddess in Hindu mythology.

NALAI

Female

Unique Hawaiian name meaning "calm" or "serene," inspired by Hawaii's natural beauty and associated with the goddess Pele in Hawaiian mythology.

NALAIA

Female

Captivating feminine given name of African origin, derived from Swahili where 'nala' means lioness, reflecting strength and regal beauty.

NALAIAH

Female

Captivating Hawaiian name derived from 'nālā', meaning 'to entwine', suggesting strength and connection.

NALAIYA

Female

Hindu name derived from Sanskrit 'Nala', meaning 'lotus'.

NALAIYAH

Female

Nalaiyah, of Indian origin, means 'lotus flower' in Sanskrit, symbolizing purity and grace.

NALAN

Male

Captivating Turkish name, meaning 'the winter-blooming flower,' symbolizing hope and resilience.