👦 Nihal — Name Meaning & Origin

Nihal

“Happy; Blessed”

Gender👦 Boy
OriginPunjabi
ReligionSikh
Used inIndia
RashiVrishchik (Scorpio)
NakshatraAnuradha (pada 2) · syllable “Ni”
Numerology8 — strong, ambitious and good with money
Letters5 · starts with N
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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Nihal?

Nihal means "Happy; Blessed" (Punjabi origin).

Is Nihal a boy or girl name?

Nihal is a boy's name.

Which religion is the name Nihal from?

Nihal is used as a Sikh name in India.

What is the rashi of the name Nihal?

By its first syllable "Ni", Nihal belongs to Vrishchik (Scorpio) rashi and Anuradha nakshatra (pada 2), following the traditional Namakshar system.

What is the lucky number for Nihal?

In Pythagorean numerology the name Nihal adds up to 8, linked with being strong, ambitious and good with money.

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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