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Nigella Name Meaning

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  • Meaning:The name of the flower, one of the floras.
  • Gender:Girl
  • Religion:Judaism
  • Origin:Gaelic

More About The Name Nigella

The name Nigella has multiple origins and meanings:

1. Nigella is a feminine given name of English origin. It is derived from the Latin word "nigellus," meaning "black" or "dark-haired."
2. Nigella is also associated with the flower commonly known as "Love-in-a-Mist," which belongs to the Ranunculaceae family. The flower's seed capsules are reminiscent of a headscarf or veil, which inspired its alternative name, "Black Cumin."
3. In Arabic, Nigella (نجلاء) is another spelling variant of the name Najla, meaning "beautiful eyes" or "wide, eloquent eyes."

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