Nirmal is a male name of Indian origin. In Indian English, it is pronounced as NEER-mahl (/ˈnɪər mɑːl/). The name Nirmal has a beautiful meaning in Sanskrit, which translates to "pure" or "clean." This name is often associated with qualities such as clarity, honesty, and simplicity. It is a popular choice for parents looking to give their child a name that represents purity and goodness. While the name Nirmal may not be very common in the United States, it has been given to a small number of newborn boys over the years. It has also gained popularity in other parts of the world where its rich cultural background and positive associations have made it an attractive choice for parents seeking a meaningful name for their child.
| Nirmal Kumar Singh is an Indian politician who served as Speaker and Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir. |
| Nirmal Purja, also known as Nims, is a Nepali-British mountaineer who previously served in the Gurkhas and British special forces. |
| Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon was an Indian Air Force officer posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra for his heroic defense of Srinagar Air Base in 1971. |
| Nirmal Ranjith Dewasiri is a Sri Lankan historian and professor at the University of Colombo who studies social change, colonialism, and nationalism. |
| Nirmal Rishi is a Punjabi actress best known for playing Gulabo Maasi in Long Da Lishkara and receiving the Padma Shri in 2024. |
| Nirmal Pandey was an Indian actor best known for Bandit Queen, Hatim and his award-winning performance in Daayraa. |
| Nirmal Jiban Ghosh was an Indian revolutionary and Bengal Volunteers member executed in 1934 for his role in the assassination of Magistrate Burge. |
| Nirmal Kumar Verma is a former Indian Navy chief who later served as High Commissioner to Canada. |
| Nirmal Kumar is an award-winning Indian actor celebrated for his work in Bengali cinema, radio and theatre. |
| Bhai Nirmal Singh Khalsa was a Sikh devotional singer at the Golden Temple in Amritsar, India. |
| Nirmal Singh Dhunsi is a Punjabi-Norwegian artist whose paintings blend Indian and Norwegian cultures. |
| Nirmal Sahadev is an Indian director, screenwriter and actor best known for his Malayalam directorial debut, Ranam (2018). |
| Nirmal Kanti Chatterjee is an Indian politician who represented Dum Dum in Parliament and helped found the Jatiya Sangha. |
| Nirmal Maji is an Indian doctor and politician who has represented Uluberia Uttar in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly since 2011. |