👧 Neha — Name Meaning & Origin

Neha

“Love; Affection”

Gender👧 Girl
OriginSanskrit, Marathi
ReligionHindu
Used inIndia, Nepal, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, Suriname, Mauritius, Fiji, Réunion · Maharashtra
RashiVrishchik (Scorpio)
NakshatraAnuradha (pada 4) · syllable “Ne”
Numerology1 — independent, ambitious and a natural leader
Letters4 · starts with N
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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Neha?

Neha means "Love; Affection" (Sanskrit, Marathi origin).

Is Neha a boy or girl name?

Neha is a girl's name.

Which religion is the name Neha from?

Neha is used as a Hindu name in India, Nepal, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, Suriname, Mauritius, Fiji, Réunion.

What is the rashi of the name Neha?

By its first syllable "Ne", Neha belongs to Vrishchik (Scorpio) rashi and Anuradha nakshatra (pada 4), following the traditional Namakshar system.

What is the lucky number for Neha?

In Pythagorean numerology the name Neha adds up to 1, linked with being independent, ambitious and a natural leader.

Name meanings come from the name's language of origin; many names carry more than one meaning in different languages and communities. Rashi and nakshatra follow the traditional first-syllable (Namakshar) method — for an exact rashi use the baby's birth chart.

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