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Nilo

Gender-neutral · Arabic · Short name

Meaning
Of the Nile, of the river, of the blue

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
NEE-loh
Origin
Arabic

From Persian and Latin; meaning debated, often of the Nile or blue.

Popularity
Rare in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

ModernInternationalNature-inspired

Languages in use: Persian, Latin, English

Commonly used in: Iran, United States, Egypt

Alternate spellings

  • NiloPersian / Latin

    Same spelling; no common variant.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Persian Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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