Nihar
nee-HAR
Nihar is a boy’s name of Hindi origin, meaning “A Hindi name meaning 'morning dew' or 'mist.' It evokes a sense of freshness, purity, and gentle beginnings.”, and peaked in popularity in 2004.
What Nihar Means
“A Hindi name meaning 'morning dew' or 'mist.' It evokes a sense of freshness, purity, and gentle beginnings.”
The Story of Nihar
The morning world awakens, kissed by cool, pure droplets that carry the freshness of a new beginning.
This Hindi name evokes the gentle imagery of 'morning dew' or 'mist.' It's a name that speaks of purity, freshness, and the calm beauty of the world as it awakens each day. Its use began in the late 1970s.
For your son, you imagine a spirit that is calm and pure, someone whose presence refreshes like the first light of day. Nihar is the quiet innocence and gentle nature you hope to nurture, a clean slate for a bright future.
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Peak Year
#21 in 2004
Total Births
303
First Recorded
1978
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Meaning
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