The nameNihal
Nihal is a Turkish girl's name.
- Girl's name
- Turkish
Meaning
From the Persian nihal, "young shoot, sapling", through Turkish.
Origin
Turkish, of Persian origin.
History
In France it was most popular in the 2010s.
Popularity of the name Nihal
Nihal in France
1285thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2011peak year (65 births)
870babies named Nihal in France since 1900
Nihal was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 465 births over the decade, 53% of all recorded babies named Nihal. Its rise began around 1985, and it peaked in 2011. Half of all babies named Nihal in France were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 23 births a year on average, against 49 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nihal mean?
From the Persian nihal, "young shoot, sapling", through Turkish.
What is the origin of the name Nihal?
Turkish, of Persian origin.
Is Nihal a girl's or a boy's name?
Nihal is a girl's name.