Nahla

The Arabic name Nahla (نهله) is translated into German as "a sip of water." It is also often associated with the Arabic term naḥla (نَحْلَة), which means "the honeybee."

What does the name Nahla mean?

Nahla (نهله) is an Arabic girl's name interpreted as "a sip of water." Additionally, it is sometimes associated with the word naḥla (نَحْلَة), which means "the honeybee." As a variant spelling of Nala, Nahla can also be translated as "the gift" from Swahili. The name is particularly popular and widespread in Arabic culture.

Where does the name Nahla come from?

Nahla is a feminine name with Arabic and Swahili roots. Its meanings include "a sip of water" and "the gift." The Arabic term naḥla (نَحْلَة) stands for "the honeybee," while nala in Swahili means "gift." The languages are Arabic and Swahili.

How do you pronounce Nahla?

The pronunciation of Nahla is two syllables and fluid. In German, the name is usually pronounced as "Na-la" [ˈnaːla], with the long A sound representing openness and warmth. The slightly audible H in the spelling gives the name a subtle lightness. Overall, Nahla feels calm and harmonious, warm and feminine.

Popularity

In Germany, Nahla ranks among the more common girls' names, currently holding the 1,069th place on the list of the most popular baby names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2012 at 339. Over the last ten years, Nahla has been given as a first name about 490 times, placing it at 853 in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, Nahla ranks 677.

Nicknames & pet names

Lala / Lulu / Nahli / Nahlie / Nahlush / Nahoula / Nahuli / Nana / Nani / Nuhli / Nunu / Nählchen

Similar first names

Famous people

• Nahla Ariela Aubry (daughter of actress Halle Berry)
• Nahla Chahal (writer from Lebanon)
• Nahla Hussain al-Shaly (human rights activist)
• Nahla Ramadan (weightlifter)