Nimal - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations

Nimal

NEE-mahl'NEE-muhl'2 syllables
🇱🇰Sinhala
Pure

MEANING

PureClean

ORIGIN

Sri Lankan

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Sinhala word 'ni', meaning 'without', and 'mal', meaning 'dirt' or 'impurity'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Often used in Sri Lanka to convey purity of character and integrity.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Traditionally given to boys in Sri Lankan communities, reflecting hopes for a virtuous life.

🇮🇳Tamil
Soft

MEANING

BenevolentGraceful

ORIGIN

Tamil Nadu, India

ETYMOLOGY

Comes from Tamil root words implying grace and benevolence.

CULTURAL NOTES

Common in Tamil-speaking regions as a name symbolizing kindness.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used historically in Tamil literature to denote noble characteristics.

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