Neha (

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: ''नेहा'') is a popular

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n feminine

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, often found in the

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community. It means "

love Love encompasses a range of strong and positive emotional and mental states, from the most sublime virtue or good habit, the deepest interpersonal affection, to the simplest pleasure. An example of this range of meanings is that the love o ...

" / " affection", "

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" / " downpour", and is sometimes translated as " beautiful eyes."

Etymology

The name Neha has multiple origins. It may mean one of the following: * ''love'' or ''affection'', when derived from '' Sneha'' (

: ''स्नेह''); * ''rain'' or ''downpour'', when derived from ''

Nehal Nehal (Persian: نهال, pronounced næhāl, नेहल) is a Middle Eastern name. It has a variety of meanings in different languages, such as; rainy, loving, intelligent, genius, spring, or beautiful. The name 'Nehal' is derived from Persian ...

'' (

: ''नेहल''); * or ''beautiful eyes'', when referencing common belief across Indian baby naming sites.

Notable people named Neha

Neha (actress) Shabana Raza, also known as Neha Bajpai or simply Neha, is an Indian actress and film producer known for her works in Bollywood. Career Shabana Raza made her film debut opposite Bobby Deol in ''Kareeb'' (1998). Her next release was '' Hogi P ...

(born April 18, 1977), Indian actress. * Neha Aggarwal (born January 11, 1990), Indian table tennis player. *

Neha Ahuja Neha Ahuja (born September 27, 1981) is an Indian alpine skier who represented India in the 2006 Winter Olympics held in Torino, Italy. Ahuja was also the flag bearer in the opening and closing ceremonies. She has achieved several milestones i ...

(born September 27, 1981), Indian alpine skier. *

Neha Joshi Neha Joshi (born 7 December 1986) is an Indian actress who was born and brought up in Pune. Her work includes '' Zenda'' (2010) and '' Poshter Boyz'' (2014). Joshi plays B. R. Ambedkar's mother Bhimabai in the ''Ek Mahanayak - Dr.B.R. Ambedk ...

, (born 7 December 1986), Indian actress. *

Neha Bamb Neha Bamb is a former Indian actress worked in mainly Hindi TV Serials. She is known for playing the role of Mahi in ''Maayka'', ''Kaisa Ye Pyar Hai ''Kaisa Ye Pyar Hai'' (''How Is This Love'') is an Indian series that aired on Sony Entert ...

(born May 9, 1985), Indian actress. *

Neha Bhasin Neha Bhasin (born 18 November 1982) is an Indian singer and songwriter. She is known for her playback work in Bollywood, Tollywood, Kollywood and independent songs in the genre of Indian pop and punjabi folk music. Bhasin has received seven Fi ...

(born November 18, 1982), Indian musician and presenter. *

Neha Devi Singh Neha Devi Singh (born 9 August 1981) is an Indian television actress and writer, best known for her portrayal of Sameera / Bijli in '' Ssshhhh...Koi Hai'' and Bhoomika Arjun Goenka in ''Saarrthi''. She is the first television actress in India to ...

(born August 9, 1981), Indian actress and writer. *

Neha Dhupia Neha Dhupia (born 27 August 1980) is an Indian actress and model who works predominantly in Hindi, and some Punjabi, Telugu and Malayalam films. She has won the Femina Miss India 2002 pageant and was among the top 10 finalists in Miss Universe ...

(born August 27, 1980), Indian actress and model. *

Neha Hinge Neha Hinge is an Indian model and actress. She was second runner up in Femina Miss India 2010 contest and represented India in Miss International 2010. She was among the Top 5 contestants in the Miss International 2010 competition. Early lif ...

(born 1986), Indian actress, model and software engineer. *

Neha Janpandit Neha Janpandit is an Indian television actress. She debuted on the small screen with '' Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki'' on Sahara One. She also acted in '' Shraddha'', '' Tere Liye'', '' Chhajje Chhajje Ka Pyaar'', ''Shubh Vivah'', '' Rab Se Sohna ...

(born June 8, 1988), Indian actress. *

Neha Jhulka Neha Jhulka is an Indian Film and TV actress. She mainly appeared in South Indian Films as well as Bollywood and Telugu Movies.she started her acting career in 2007 with the Telugu movie ''Okkadunnadu''. in the same year, she played in the Telu ...

(born 1984), Indian actress. *

Neha Kakkar Neha Kakkar Singh (; née Kakkar; born 6 June 1988), is an Indian playback singer. She is the younger sister of playback singer Sonu Kakkar. She began performing at a very early age at religious events. In 2005, she participated in the second ...

(born June 6, 1988), Indian singer. *

Neha Kapur Neha Kapur (born 31 March 1984) is an Indian model, actress, and former beauty queen who won Femina Miss India in 2006 and represented India at the Miss Universe pageant that year. She is married to Kunal Nayyar. Early life Kapur was born in N ...

(born 1984), Indian actress, model and winner of the 2006 Femina Miss India pageant. *

Neha Lakshmi Iyer Nehalaxmi Iyer is an Indian television actress. She is known for playing the role of Najma Ahmed Khan in ''Qubool Hai'' (2012–14) and the lead role of Saumya Kapoor in '' Ishqbaaaz'' (2016–18) and in its spin-off series '' Dil Boley O ...

(born 1990), Indian actress. *

Neha Marda Neha Marda (born 23 September 1985) is an Indian television actress. She is well known for her roles in '' Balika Vadhu'', ''Doli Armaano Ki'' and '' Kyun Rishton Mein Katti Batti''. In 2015, she participated in '' Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa''. Life a ...

(born September 23, 1985), Indian actress and model. *

Neha Mehta Neha Mehta is an Indian television actress. She is best known for her role of Anjali Taarak Mehta in India's longest-running sitcom TV serial '' Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah''. She ancestrally belongs to Patan, Gujarat, India but was broug ...

(born June 9, 1988), Indian actress. *

Neha Nair Neha Nair is an Indian playback singer and composer. Her debut was a duet with Job Kurian in the film '' Ritu'', with music composed by Rahul Raj. She is a guest singer in the Malayalam rock band Avial. Personal life She currently resides i ...

(born September 14, 1989), Indian composer and singer. * Neha Narang (born August 4, 1987), Indian actress. *

Neha Oberoi Neha Oberoi is an Indian actress who has acted in Tollywood and Bollywood films. Personal life Oberoi is the daughter of film producer Dharam Oberoi and niece of director Sanjay Gupta. She married Indian diamond merchant Vishal Shah on 14 Dec ...

(born September 15, 1980), Indian actress. *

Neha Pendse Nehha Pendse Bayas (born 29 November 1984) is an Indian film and television actress. She was born and brought up in Mumbai. Pendse was introduced on India-based satellite television channel Zee Marathi's ''Bhagyalakshami''. She has acted in sev ...

(born November 29, 1984), Indian actress. *

Neha Rajpal Neha (Hindi/ Sanskrit: ''नेहा'') is a popular Hindi/ Sanskrit Indian feminine given name, often found in the Hindu community. It means "love" / "affection", "rain" / " downpour", and is sometimes translated as "beautiful eyes." Etymology ...

(born June 23, 1978), Indian anchor, composer, producer and singer. * Neha Ratnakaran (born March 24, 1997), Indian actress and model. * Neha Saxena (born 1989), Indian film actress. *

Neha Sharad Neha Sharad is an Indian television actor and poet. She has worked in TV shows, including '' Tara'', ''Waqt ki Raftar'', ''Mamta'', Gumraah, '' Yeh Duniya Ghazab Ki'' and '' Farmaan''. Life Neha was born in Bhopal and grew up in Bombay. She i ...

(born October 6, 1992), Indian actress and poet. *

Neha Sharma Neha Sharma (, born 21 November 1987) is an Indian actress and model. Sharma made her acting debut with the Telugu film ''Chirutha'' (2007) and her Hindi film debut with '' Crook'' (2010). She was highly appreciated for the semi-hit '' Kyaa S ...

(born November 21, 1987), Indian actress and model. * Neha Sharma (cricketer) (born June 9, 1988), Emirati cricketer. *

Neha Shetty Neha Shetty is an Indian actress and model who primarily appears in Telugu films. Shetty made her debut with the Kannada film '' Mungaru Male 2'' in 2016, and went on to star in Telugu films such as ''Mehbooba'', '' Gully Rowdy'' and ''DJ Till ...

, Indian actress *

Neha Tanwar Neha Tanwar (born 11 August 1986) is an Indian former cricketer who played for the India women's national cricket team. A right-handed batter and right-arm off spin Off spin is a type of finger spin bowling in cricket. A bowler who uses thi ...

(born August 11, 1986), Indian cricketer.

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