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Nyala

Gender: Girl
Origin: African
Meaning: Mountain goat
Popularity: Not in the U.S. top 1,000 names

Nyala Meaning and Origin

The name Nyala is a girl’s name meaning “mountain goat” and is of African origin. Nyala is the name of a city located in the southern part of Sudan, Africa. It serves as the capital of the South Darfur state. Nyala is also the name of a species of antelope native to southern Africa, specifically found in countries like South Africa, Mozambique, Malawi, and Zimbabwe. A very rare name for girls, making it fresh and unusual. This name also fits in nicely among more popular names like Maya and Layla. 

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