Naina
Meaning of Naina
The name Naina is a beautiful and unique choice for a baby girl, with its roots deeply embedded in Indian culture. Pronounced as NY-nuh, it is derived from the Hindi language, where it means "eyes," symbolizing vision, perception, and insight. The name carries a sense of beauty and elegance, often associated with expressive eyes that tell a story of their own. A variation of this name is Nayna, which maintains the same phonetic charm. While Naina is relatively uncommon in the United States, with occurrences fluctuating modestly over the years—reaching its peak in 2016 with 50 newborns—it remains a cherished name among those who appreciate its cultural richness and poetic resonance. Whether inspired by its meaning or melodic sound, Naina offers a timeless allure that continues to captivate parents around the world.
Pronunciation
Indian (Hindi)
- Pronunced as NY-nuh (/ˈnɑɪnə/)
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Notable People Named Naina
| Naina Devi, also known as Naina Ripjit Singh, was an Indian vocalist of Hindustani classical music, renowned for her thumri renditions and her work as a music producer at All India Radio and Doordarshan. |
| Naina Lal Kidwai is a prominent Indian banker, chartered accountant, and business executive, known for her leadership at HSBC India and as the former President of FICCI. |
| Naina Jaiswal is an accomplished Indian table tennis player and child prodigy who began pursuing a PhD at the age of 17. |
| Naina Ashwin Kumar, also known as Naina Wonderkid, is an Indian table tennis player born in Hyderabad on 22 March 2000. |
| Naina Ganguly is a popular Indian actress recognized for her work in Telugu films, including her roles in "Meri Beti Sunny Leone Banna Chaahti Hai" (2017) and "Charitraheen." |
| Naina Singh Chautala is an Indian politician from the Jannayak Janata Party, serving as a member of the Haryana Legislative Assembly from Badhra and previously representing Dabwali, and is known for her family connections in politics. |
