Ninfa Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Ninfa

"Ninfa may refer to:Garden of Ninfa, a landscape garden in central Italy Santa Ninfa, a town and comune in Sicily, southern Italy Punta Ninfas in Chubut Province, Patagonia, Argentina Ninfa, a 12th-13th centuries town in Italy, near Norba Ninfa, a 3rd century Christian saint and patron of Palermo; see Tryphon, Respicius, and Nympha Santa Ninfa dei Crociferi, a Baroque-Mannerist church of Palermo Ninfa plebea, a 1996 Italian comedy-drama film directed by Lina Wertmüller La fida ninfa, an opera by Antonio Vivaldi to a libretto by Scipione Maffei"

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Female 📈 Peak 1928 👥 2,459 in US

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

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Meaning
Ninfa may refer to:Garden of Ninfa, a landscape garden in central Italy Santa Ninfa, a town and comune in Sicily, southern Italy Punta Ninfas in Chubut Province, Patagonia, Argentina Ninfa, a 12th-13th centuries town in Italy, near Norba Ninfa, a 3rd century Christian saint and patron of Palermo; see Tryphon, Respicius, and Nympha Santa Ninfa dei Crociferi, a Baroque-Mannerist church of Palermo Ninfa plebea, a 1996 Italian comedy-drama film directed by Lina Wertmüller La fida ninfa, an opera by Antonio Vivaldi to a libretto by Scipione Maffei
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
2,459
Life Path
Number 8

📖 What Does Ninfa Mean?

Ninfa may refer to:Garden of Ninfa, a landscape garden in central Italy Santa Ninfa, a town and comune in Sicily, southern Italy Punta Ninfas in Chubut Province, Patagonia, Argentina Ninfa, a 12th-13th centuries town in Italy, near Norba Ninfa, a 3rd century Christian saint and patron of Palermo; see Tryphon, Respicius, and Nympha Santa Ninfa dei Crociferi, a Baroque-Mannerist church of Palermo Ninfa plebea, a 1996 Italian comedy-drama film directed by Lina Wertmüller La fida ninfa, an opera by Antonio Vivaldi to a libretto by Scipione Maffei

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Ninfa may refer to:Garden of Ninfa, a landscape garden in central Italy Santa Ninfa, a town and comune in Sicily, southern Italy Punta Ninfas in Chubut Province, Patagonia, Argentina Ninfa, a 12th-13th centuries town in Italy, near Norba Ninfa, a 3rd century Christian saint and patron of Palermo; see Tryphon, Respicius, and Nympha Santa Ninfa dei Crociferi, a Baroque-Mannerist church of Palermo Ninfa plebea, a 1996 Italian comedy-drama film directed by Lina Wertmüller La fida ninfa, an opera by Antonio Vivaldi to a libretto by Scipione Maffei

Root Element
Ninfa
Core Meaning
"Ninfa may refer to:Garden of Ninfa, a landscape garden in central Italy Santa Ninfa, a town and comune in Sicily, southern Italy Punta Ninfas in Chubut Province, Patagonia, Argentina Ninfa, a 12th-13th centuries town in Italy, near Norba Ninfa, a 3rd century Christian saint and patron of Palermo; see Tryphon, Respicius, and Nympha Santa Ninfa dei Crociferi, a Baroque-Mannerist church of Palermo Ninfa plebea, a 1996 Italian comedy-drama film directed by Lina Wertmüller La fida ninfa, an opera by Antonio Vivaldi to a libretto by Scipione Maffei"
Language

🔢 Numerology of Ninfa

N 5
I 9
N 5
F 6
A 1
SUM 8
8
Life Path
Power & Ambition
1
Soul Urge
Independence & Leadership
7
Personality
Wisdom & Introspection

Life Path 8 — Power & Ambition: Goal-driven, authoritative, and business-minded.

📊 Ninfa in Numbers

2,459 US bearers
1928 Peak year
Predominantly Female Predominant gender
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Ninfa" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "Ninfa may refer to:Garden of Ninfa, a landscape garden in central Italy Santa Ninfa, a town and comune in Sicily, southern Italy Punta Ninfas in Chubut Province, Patagonia, Argentina Ninfa, a 12th-13th centuries town in Italy, near Norba Ninfa, a 3rd century Christian saint and patron of Palermo; see Tryphon, Respicius, and Nympha Santa Ninfa dei Crociferi, a Baroque-Mannerist church of Palermo Ninfa plebea, a 1996 Italian comedy-drama film directed by Lina Wertmüller La fida ninfa, an opera by Antonio Vivaldi to a libretto by Scipione Maffei".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.

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Today (2026)

~2,459 people named Ninfa in the US. Peaked in 1928 with 54 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Ninfa?

The Life Path number for Ninfa is 8, associated with Power & Ambition. Soul Urge: 1. Personality: 7.

Is Ninfa a boy or girl name?

Ninfa is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 0% male and 100% female.

How many people are named Ninfa in the US?

Approximately 2,459 people in the United States are named Ninfa. The name peaked in 1928 with 54 recorded uses.

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