Nigella Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Nigella is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning 'fennel flower'.
Meaning of the Name Nigella
Nigella is a feminine name of Arabic origin. It is derived from the Arabic word 'najjalah', which means 'fennel flower'. The fennel flower is a plant with delicate blue or white petals that is native to southwest Asia. In some cultures, the fennel flower is believed to have magical powers and is used in traditional medicine. Nigella is a unique and exotic name with a beautiful floral association.
Popularity of the Name Nigella
The popularity for the name Nigella peaked in popularity in the year 2007 with 9 births, which ranked number 19,795 out of 32,430 unique names for that year. Nigella had the most female births in 2007 with 9, which ranked number 11,627 out of 20,573 female names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Nigella
Popularity of Nigella by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Nigella. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Nigella in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Nigella is a great pick!
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