Baby name
Nil
/NIL/
Meaning
“Nothing; Nile River; champion, cloud, indigo plant”
Derived from diverse origins: 'nothing' in Latin, 'river' in Greek, Turkish, and Sanskrit, and 'champion' or 'cloud' in Gaelic.
How it ages.
Nil is returning from a quieter period with a newly distinctive feel.
The cultural moment.
Interest in Nil is returning gradually in the United States, giving the name fresh visibility.