At a Glance: Name: Nirvana – Meaning: extinguishing of craving/suffering; liberation – Origin: Sanskrit/Pali – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: neer-VAH-nuh
Nirvana is a Sanskrit/Pali girl's name meaning “extinguishing of craving/suffering; liberation”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Nirvana
Meaning: Extinguishing of craving/suffering; liberation.
Origin: Sanskrit/Pali.
A common claim: means 'perfect peace' or 'bliss/paradise' (also the band name) Actually: Popular usage often flattens this to simple 'bliss' or 'paradise,' but the literal Sanskrit/Pali sense is 'blown out, extinguished' — the cessation of craving and suffering, not mere happiness.
How to Pronounce Nirvana
Phonetic: neer-VAH-nuh IPA: /nɪərˈvɑːnə/
Popularity of Nirvana
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1973–2024.
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