Unisex name
Nigah name meaning
“gaze; looking and watching”
Nigah means gaze, looking, or watching. It comes from Persian nigāh and is used for both women and men in Türkiye. The word also appears as nigâh in historical and literary Turkish. Descriptions of glances in Ottoman poetry provide a concrete literary association for the name.
What does Nigah mean?
Gaze; looking and watching
In Turkish: bakış; bakma ve gözetme
In classical poetry, nigâh can describe the direction of the eyes, a beloved’s glance, or an expression of attention. As a name it carries that literary imagery; despite its similar sound, it is a different word from Nigar.
Origin of the name Nigah
It comes from Persian nigāh, meaning ‘gaze’ or ‘looking’. Its historical and literary Turkish spelling is nigâh.
How to pronounce Nigah
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /niɡah/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | نگاه |
Is Nigah a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Nigah is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Nigah does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Nigah
FAQ about the name Nigah
What is the meaning of Nigah?
Nigah means “gaze; looking and watching”. It comes from Persian nigāh, meaning ‘gaze’ or ‘looking’. Its historical and literary Turkish spelling is nigâh.
Is Nigah a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Nigah is used for both boys and girls.
Is Nigah in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Nigah nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Nigah?
Nigah is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Nigah have?
Nigah has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Nigah?
Nigah does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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