Persian

Niloufar

Pronounced nee-loo-FARShare

Meaning: Water lily; lotus

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 3 syllables

The story

Niloufar is the Persian word for water lily. Its long, flowing sound suits a flower associated with still water.

Nicknames

  • Nilou
  • Nilo

Spellings & variants

  • Nilufar
  • Nilofar
  • Nilüfer

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Niloufar comes from Persian.

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