Unisex name
Nirwana name meaning
“liberation from suffering and attachment”
Nirwana is a name used for girls and boys, from Sanskrit nirvāṇa through Malay, meaning liberation from suffering and attachment. The source word literally means extinguished. It developed into a term for spiritual liberation, especially in Buddhism, providing the background for the meaning associated with the name.
What does Nirwana mean?
Liberation from suffering and attachment
In Indonesian: kebebasan dari penderitaan dan keterikatan
The ending -ana occurs in names with different origins, such as Mulyana, Juliana, and Yohana. It is a shared sound rather than a single suffix carrying the same meaning in every name. More girl names ending in -ana →
Origin and cultural usage of Nirwana
From Sanskrit nirvāṇa through Malay. Literally meaning extinguished, it became a term for spiritual liberation, especially in Buddhism.
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Name combinations with Nirwana
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Nirwana, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Nirwana: liberation from suffering and attachment
- Asti: exists; is present
- Sugianti: wealthy or well provided for
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Meaning of each word
- Nirwana: liberation from suffering and attachment
- Pertiwi: earth, homeland
- Maya: illusion, an apparent reality
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Nirwana Apsari
Meaning of each word
- Nirwana: liberation from suffering and attachment
- Apsari: celestial maiden
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Kurnianingsih Nirwana Lestari
Meaning of each word
- Kurnianingsih: a gift of love
- Nirwana: liberation from suffering and attachment
- Lestari: enduring, continuing over time
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Nirwana Oktaviani
Meaning of each word
- Nirwana: liberation from suffering and attachment
- Oktaviani: associated with October
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Meaning of each word
- Nirwana: liberation from suffering and attachment
- Puspa: a blooming flower
- Dian: lamp, illuminating light
How to pronounce Nirwana
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nirwana/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦤꦶꦂꦮꦤ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮔᮤᮁᮝᮔ |
Is Nirwana a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Nirwana is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 22% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Nirwana ranks #360 among unisex names in our data sample (10 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Nirwana
Names with related meanings
- Santoso♂Secure, steadfast, prosperous
- Rahayu♀Safety and well-being
- Slamet♂Safe, free from danger
- Susanto♂Deeply calm, peaceful
- Susanti♀Good peace, tranquility
- Widodo♂Safe, free from harm
- Halim♂Forbearing, gentle, slow to anger
- Sulaiman♂Associated with peace
- Ferry♂Peaceful protector
- Basuki♂Safe and prosperous
- Santosa♂Steadfast, tranquil
- Aminah♀Safe, secure
Famous people named Nirwana
- Andi Nirwana S · b. 1970
- Nirwana · b. 1962
- Nirwana · b. 1971
- Nirwana Br. Sebayang · b. 1968
FAQ about the name Nirwana
What is the meaning of Nirwana?
Nirwana means liberation from suffering and attachment. From Sanskrit nirvāṇa through Malay. Literally meaning extinguished, it became a term for spiritual liberation, especially in Buddhism.
Is Nirwana a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Nirwana is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 22% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Nirwana?
Nirwana is of Sanskrit and Malay origin.
How many syllables does Nirwana have?
Nirwana has 3 syllables (Nir-wa-na) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Nirwana?
Nirwana ranks #360 among unisex names in our data sample (10 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Nirwana?
Some ideas: Nirwana Asti Sugianti; Nirwana Pertiwi Maya; Nirwana Apsari.
Famous people named Nirwana?
Notable people named Nirwana include Andi Nirwana S, Nirwana, Nirwana.
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