Boy name
Nirwan name meaning
“release from suffering”
Nirwan is a masculine name meaning ‘release from suffering’, commonly linked to Nirwana as a shortened form. Its source is Sanskrit nirvāṇa, a term for spiritual liberation. The connection with Nirwana explains both the shorter name form and its association with the Sanskrit term.
What does Nirwan mean?
The ending -wan comes from Sanskrit -vant, meaning ‘having’ or ‘possessing’. In Setiawan, Gunawan, and Darmawan, it helps form a name whose meaning depends on the preceding element. More boy names ending in -wan →
Origin and cultural usage of Nirwan
Possibly a shortened form of Nirwana, from Sanskrit nirvāṇa, a term for spiritual liberation.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Nirwan
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Nirwan, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Nirwan: release from suffering
- Daya: strength or ability
- Wiguna: useful, possessing ability
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Meaning of each word
- Nirwan: release from suffering
- Adhisurya: foremost sun
- Ginanjar: granted a gift
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Nirwan Harta
Meaning of each word
- Nirwan: release from suffering
- Harta: wealth, valuable possessions
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Meaning of each word
- Rakha: elder sibling
- Nirwan: release from suffering
- Dahana: fire, burning flame
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Nirwan Cahyanto
Meaning of each word
- Nirwan: release from suffering
- Cahyanto: light or radiance
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Meaning of each word
- Nirwan: release from suffering
- Sinathrya: knight, noble warrior
- Purwaka: beginning, opening or introduction
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How to pronounce Nirwan
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nirwan/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦤꦶꦂꦮꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮔᮤᮁᮝᮔ᮪ |
Is Nirwan a boy’s name?
Yes, Nirwan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 89% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Nirwan ranks #2,046 among boy names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Nirwan
Names with related meanings
- Hidayat♂Guidance toward the right path
- Wahyu♂♀Divine message or inspiration
- Endang♂♀Female ascetic
- Wahyudi♂Revelation, divine message
- Firdaus♂Paradise, a garden of eternal bliss
- Aulia♂♀Protectors, close allies, or saints
- Firman♂God's word, divine command
- Yasin♂Name of a Quranic chapter
- Sukma♂♀Soul, spirit of life
- Darwis♂Dervish, a Sufi ascetic
- Mukti♂Liberation
- Wahyudin♂Revelation of the faith
Famous people named Nirwan
- Nirwan Dewanto · b. 1961
- Nirwan Ahmad Arsuka · b. 1967
- Nirwan · b. 1976
- Nirwan Harahap
- Nirwan Nazaruddin · b. 1970
- Nirwan Pratama Putra · b. 1987
FAQ about the name Nirwan
What is the meaning of Nirwan?
Nirwan means release from suffering. Possibly a shortened form of Nirwana, from Sanskrit nirvāṇa, a term for spiritual liberation.
Is Nirwan a boy’s name?
Yes, Nirwan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 89% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Nirwan?
Nirwan is of Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Nirwan have?
Nirwan has 2 syllables (Nir-wan) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Nirwan?
Nirwan ranks #2,046 among boy names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Nirwan?
Some ideas: Nirwan Daya Wiguna; Nirwan Adhisurya Ginanjar; Nirwan Harta.
Famous people named Nirwan?
Notable people named Nirwan include Nirwan Dewanto, Nirwan Ahmad Arsuka, Nirwan.
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