Nihar

In Arabic: نِهَار

A traditional Arabic name from the idea of day/brightness, used as imagery of clarity and prominence.

اسم عربي على وزن دالّ، ومعناه الوُضوح والنور من النهار، ويُستعار للبروز والبيان

  • Boy name
  • Heritage
  • Longer
  • Strong sound
  • Rare
  • Pan-Arab

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  • Called at home

    نِهَار, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.

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  • Professional intro

    Pleased to meet you, I'm نِهَار.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Nihar mean?
A traditional Arabic name from the idea of day/brightness, used as imagery of clarity and prominence.
Is Nihar a boy or a girl name?
Nihar is a boy name.
How is Nihar written in English?
Nihar in Arabic: نِهَار.
Does Nihar fit the father's name?
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