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Nikhil

Boy name · Sanskrit · pronounced nik-HEEL

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What does Nikhil mean?

Whole, entire, complete

Origin and language

Sanskrit, Hindi
Language family: Sanskrit|Hindi

Popularity in the United States

Ranked No. 894 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is uncommon. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.

Popularity in England and Wales

No. 2133 in England and Wales in 2025

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Related names, nicknames, and variants

Nickname: Nik, Nikki

Variant: Nikil

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Using Nikhil across cultures

Nicknames like Nik offer easy integration in English contexts.

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