Female given name
Nilofar
nee-LOO-far
Pronunciation: nee-LOO-far
فراشة الماء
Girl
Origin
Persian
Meaning
Water lily; a Persian floral name symbolizing serenity, purity, and quiet beauty
Thematic Cluster
Not specified
Islamic Status
Recommended
Verification
Likely Valid
Quality Score
96
Religious Confidence
76
Letters
7
Qur'anic / Islamic Reference
No widely cited direct Qur'anic reference is attached to Nilofar.
Nilofar is a Persian name commonly explained as Water lily; a Persian floral name symbolizing serenity, purity, and quiet beauty. It is often grouped with Female given name names in modern name lists.
Families often choose it for its clear sound and positive meaning rather than for trend alone.
Families often choose it for its clear sound and positive meaning rather than for trend alone.
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Nilüfer
Water lily or Lotus flower
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Honest Beauty and Straight Path
Nehir
River; flowing water
Twin-Friendly Pairings
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Beauty of light, possessing the radiance of a queen, or a person with a beautiful neck/stature.
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Delicate, graceful, kind, or a gift of divine grace
Zarnigar
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Mahrokh
Moon-faced, radiant, beautiful as the moon
Sibling-Friendly Names
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