Neha

Neha derives from the Sanskrit 'nehā' or 'sneha', meaning 'love', 'affection', 'tenderness', or 'rain'. The word 'sneha' in Sanskrit is rich in meaning — it refers to the oiliness that makes things stick together, used metaphorically for the bonds of love and attachment. As a given name it conveys a warm, loving, and nurturing personality. Neha was one of the most popular female names in India throughout the 1990s and 2000s, used across virtually all regions and communities.