Nimrata
/N-IH-M-R-AH-T-AA/
Humility, the queen of all Sikh virtues — Nimrata is the quality Guru Nanak valued above all others, the bowed head that receives the most grace.
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Yes — Nimrata is a Sikh girl name of Punjabi origin, meaning “Humility, the queen of all Sikh virtues — Nimrata is the quality Guru Nanak valued above all others, the bowed head that receives the most grace.”.
How well does Nimrata fit your family?
This page tells you what Nimrata means. The app tells you whether it's right for your baby — scored against the names already in your family, your heritage, and your baby's exact birth star.
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Meaning & origin
Nimrata is a girl's name of Punjabi origin, traditionally used in Sikh families. The name means "Humility, the queen of all Sikh virtues — Nimrata is the quality Guru Nanak valued above all others, the bowed head that receives the most grace." and belongs to the Nobility cluster — names with regal heritage and dignified bearing.
Common among Indian, Pakistani, Punjabi, American, British families, Nimrata carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
What's Nimrata's birth star?
In Vedic tradition, a baby's name is matched to their nakshatra (birth star) and rashi (moon sign) — usually through its first syllable. Nimrata opens with “Ni.” But whether that's auspicious depends on your baby's exact date, time, and place of birth.
NameRoot works it out for you. Enter your baby's birth details and see exactly which nakshatra and rashi Nimrata aligns with — and how strongly it scores.
See Nimrata's birth-star reading →What does Nimrata's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Nimrata resonates in either tradition.
Nimrata's destiny number is 4 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Nimrata's full reading →
Does Nimrata go with your family's names?
Nimrata breaks into 7 sounds: /N-IH-M-R-AH-T-AA/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Nimrata sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Nimrata beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Nimrata — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Nimrata
If Nimrata resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Sikh girl names, common in Indian families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Sikh girl names from the Nobility cluster
Names that sound similar
Sikh girl names that open with the same syllables as Nimrata
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Common questions about Nimrata
What does the name Nimrata mean?
Nimrata means "Humility, the queen of all Sikh virtues — Nimrata is the quality Guru Nanak valued above all others, the bowed head that receives the most grace.." It is a girl name of Punjabi origin, traditionally used in Sikh families.
Is Nimrata a boy or girl name?
Nimrata is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Nimrata?
Nimrata is of Punjabi origin, used in Sikh tradition, commonly among Indian, Pakistani, Punjabi families.
Is Nimrata a Sikh name?
Yes. Nimrata is a girl name traditionally used in Sikh families, of Punjabi origin.
What does Nimrata mean in Punjabi?
Nimrata originates from Punjabi, where it means "Humility, the queen of all Sikh virtues — Nimrata is the quality Guru Nanak valued above all others, the bowed head that receives the most grace.."
What are common nicknames for Nimrata?
Common short forms of Nimrata include Nimi, Nimr.
What is the numerology of Nimrata?
Nimrata has a Pythagorean destiny number of 4 — stability and disciplined work.
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