Name meaning
Neha
means “love, affection”
- Origin
- Sanskrit, via Hindi
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- Indian, Nepali
- Spellings
- Neha · Sneha
- Say it
- NAY-hah
- Letters
- 4
Researched meaning
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Neha is a Hindi name meaning love or affection, from the Sanskrit sneha, love or tenderness. It was one of the most popular girls' names in India in the 1980s and 1990s.
Roots
From Sanskrit sneha (love).
Where it is used
Sneha is related.
Neha name FAQ
What does the name Neha mean?
Neha means “love, affection”. From Sanskrit sneha (love).
Where does the name Neha come from?
Neha is of Sanskrit, via Hindi origin. Today it is used in Indian, Nepali families.
How do you pronounce Neha?
Neha is usually pronounced NAY-hah.
Is Neha a boy's or a girl's name?
Neha is mostly feminine.
What are other spellings of Neha?
Related spellings and forms include Sneha.
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Sources
Name data: SSA-Census, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.