Unisex name
Nai name meaning
“flute”
Nai is a name used for both boys and girls, commonly linked to Persian nāy, meaning “flute”. The Persian word was also borrowed into Arabic as nāy with the same meaning. The name’s interpretation as “flute” rests on this tentative connection with the instrument word.
What does Nai mean?
Flute
In Indonesian: seruling
Origin and cultural usage of Nai
Nai may be linked to Persian nāy, 'flute', also borrowed into Arabic as nāy. Its connection with this given name is tentative.
Nai in Islam and the Quran
Nai does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (ونأى) does, for example in QS Al-Isra [17]: 83 and QS Fussilat [41]: 51. This word means to turn away; it is distinct from ناي, meaning flute.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
How to pronounce Nai
| Syllables | 1 · 3 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nai/ |
| Arabic script | ناي |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦤꦲꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮔᮄ |
Is Nai a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Nai is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 67% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Nai ranks #624 among unisex names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
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FAQ about the name Nai
What is the meaning of Nai?
Nai means flute. Nai may be linked to Persian nāy, 'flute', also borrowed into Arabic as nāy. Its connection with this given name is tentative.
Is Nai a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Nai is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 67% of bearers are male.
Is the name Nai in the Quran?
Nai does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (ونأى) does, for example in QS Al-Isra [17]: 83 and QS Fussilat [41]: 51. This word means to turn away; it is distinct from ناي, meaning flute.
How many syllables does Nai have?
Nai has 1 syllable (Nai) and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Nai?
Nai ranks #624 among unisex names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
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