Nimfa
nymph or bride (Spanish, from Ancient Greek)
Nimfa is a spanish / other girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 485, with 16,110 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
nymph or bride (Spanish, from Ancient Greek)
The name entered the Philippines through Spanish colonization as 'Ninfa' and adapted locally to 'Nimfa' following Tagalog orthographic tendencies (where 'm' precedes bilabial 'f' or 'p'). It was traditionally given to girls born in the mid-20th century.
Nimfa is a localized Filipino spelling of the Spanish name Ninfa, which derives from the Greek 'nymphe', referring to a minor nature deity or nymph.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly encountered among older generations in the Philippines (baby boomers and Gen X). It is often shortened to 'Nimf' or 'Nems'.
Related forms
- Ninfa Spanish
- Ninfa Italian
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Nimfa with common surname pairs
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Nimfa is the given name. The full name is Nimfa + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Nimfa a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Nimfa is number 485, with 16,110 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.