Neha

The female first name Neha has its roots in Sanskrit, derived from snéha (स्नेह), which means 'love, tenderness, affection.' It can be interpreted as 'the beloved,' 'the loving one,' or 'the tender one.' In India, the name Neha enjoys great popularity and is widely used there.

What does the name Neha mean?

Neha is a female first name with a heritage that traces back to Sanskrit, specifically to the word snéha (स्नेह), which stands for 'love, tenderness, affection.' It is often translated as 'the beloved,' 'the loving one,' or 'the tender one.' Notable bearers of this name include Indian actresses Neha Dhupia and Neha Sharma.

Where does the name Neha come from?

The name Neha originates from Sanskrit and carries meanings such as 'the loving one' or 'the beloved.' The word is derived from snéha (स्नेह), which means 'love, tenderness, affection.' It is used in various languages such as Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, and Telugu.

How do you pronounce Neha?

The pronunciation of Neha is two syllables and open. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Ne-ha' [ˈneːha], with the emphasis on the first syllable. The long 'e' sound gives the name brightness, while the 'h' sound in the middle creates a gentle transition to the open 'a.' This gives Neha a soft and friendly tone that sounds calm, clear, and balanced.

Popularity

In Germany, Neha is a sought-after first name and currently ranks 2,723rd on the list of most common female baby names. The name reached its highest ranking in 2011, when it was 1,649th. Over the last ten years, Neha has been given as a first name about 60 times, placing it 3,228th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,119th.

Nicknames & pet names

Nihau / Niki

Famous people

• Neha Ahuja (Indian alpine skier)
• Neha Bajpai (Indian actress)
• Neha Bamb (actress from India)
• Neha Devi Singh (actress from India)
• Neha Dhupia (Indian actress)
• Neha Dubey (Irish actress)
• Neha Hinge (model from India)
• Neha Kakkar (playback singer)
• Neha Kapur (model from India)
• Neha Krishna (Indian writer)
• Neha Mahajan (Indian actress)
• Neha Marda (Indian actress)
• Neha Mehta (Indian actress)
• Neha Nair (singer from India)
• Neha Oberoi (Indian actress)
• Neha Pendse (Indian actress)
• Neha Sharad (American television actress)
• Neha Sharma (Indian actress)
• Neha Tanwar (American cricketer)
• Neha Yadav (actress from India)