Joyous, successful, or a young plant
In Arabic, Nihal often signifies someone who is joyous or successful. In Sanskrit, it refers to a young plant or seedling, while in Persian it can mean a sapling or a person who is content.
About 42 boys were named Nihal in 2025.
British radio and TV presenter
Indian chess grandmaster
Turkish writer and philosopher
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).