Nahla
NAH-lah
Popularity
#2676
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Arabic
Total Births
3,176
Peak Year
#306 in 2011
First Recorded
1977
Style
Modern & Trendy, Earthy & Bohemian
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
In Arabic, Nahla means 'a drink of water'. It can also be associated with the Swahili word for 'gift'.
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Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Nahla Ariela Aubry
Daughter of actress Halle Berry
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