What Does the Name Nigella Mean

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The name Nigella comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Nigella below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.

Nigella Name Meaning

English (Rare)Feminine form of NIGEL.

Origin: EnglishGender: Girl
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1 Neilina
2 Nezi̇he
3 Nensi
4 Nerida
5 Nkechi
6 Noemin
7 Normina
8 Nedyalka
9 Nicole
10 Naenia
11 Nyarai
12 Nydia
13 Nontle
14 Narelle
15 Nnenne
16 Nanuli
17 Nathália
18 Ni̇lüfer
19 Nai̇le
20 Nerea
21 Nadzieja
22 Nausikaa
23 Nigul
24 Nai̇me
25 Naoko
26 Nanako
27 Narcisa
28 Nerissa
29 Niusha
30 Neith
31 Nnenna
32 Neves
33 Nuala
34 Nhung
35 Nirupama
36 Na'ima
37 Nettie
38 Nadežda
39 Nadi̇ye
40 Nadine
41 Noémie
42 Nesri̇n
43 Nedelka
44 Neela
45 Natalka
46 Noèle
47 Nakato
48 Ni̇da
49 Nayara
50 Noémi
51 Narges
52 Nikeisha
53 Noelia
54 Nadira
55 Noëlle
56 Nausicaa
57 Niloofar
58 Norene
59 Norina
60 Nadzeya
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