Nipah Name Meaning & Origin
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The term 'nipah' originates from the Nipah virus, which was first identified in Malaysia in 1998. The word itself is derived from the local name for the fruit bat, which is a natural reservoir of the virus. The name has since been used in scientific contexts and is associated with the region where the virus was discovered.
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Malaysian (Malay) 74% -
Indonesian (Javanese) 16% -
Singaporean (Chinese/Singaporean Malay) 10%
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Name Details
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Unisex
Famous People Named Nipah
There are no widely known individuals with the name 'Nipah' as a personal name. It is primarily known as the name of a virus and a geographic term.
Nipah Numerology
Soul Urge Number: 3
People with this name tend to be: Creative, social, and communicative.