Nalina
nah-LEE-nah
Nalina is a girl’s name of Hindi origin, meaning “This name has Sanskrit origins, meaning 'lotus' or 'water lily.' It is a beautiful and serene name associated with purity and beauty.”. It currently ranks #10804 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2014.
What Nalina Means
“This name has Sanskrit origins, meaning 'lotus' or 'water lily.' It is a beautiful and serene name associated with purity and beauty.”
The Story of Nalina
She arrives with the quiet elegance of a water lily opening to the morning light.
Nalina blossoms from Sanskrit, meaning 'lotus' or 'water lily.' This name, first recorded in 1981, carries the serene beauty and purity associated with these sacred flowers in Hindi traditions.
This name is for a daughter whose gentle spirit and graceful nature you already feel. You envision her possessing a calm beauty and a serene heart, a steady light in your life.
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The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
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Spelling Variations
Peak Year
#13 in 2014
Total Births
153
First Recorded
1981
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