Name meaning
Nimal
means “pure, spotless”
- Origin
- Sanskrit, via Sinhala
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- Sinhalese, Sri Lankan
- Spellings
- Nimal · Nirmal
- Say it
- NI-mal
- Letters
- 5
Researched meaning
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Nimal is the Sinhala form of the Sanskrit nirmala, pure or spotless. It is a classic Sri Lankan boys' name.
Roots
From Sanskrit nirmala (pure).
Where it is used
Nirmal and Nirmala are related.
Nimal name FAQ
What does the name Nimal mean?
Nimal means “pure, spotless”. From Sanskrit nirmala (pure).
Where does the name Nimal come from?
Nimal is of Sanskrit, via Sinhala origin. Today it is used in Sinhalese, Sri Lankan families.
How do you pronounce Nimal?
Nimal is usually pronounced NI-mal.
Is Nimal a boy's or a girl's name?
Nimal is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Nimal?
Related spellings and forms include Nirmal.
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