Neha: Neha is a very common Indian female name. It is most often translated to mean love or affection; but also translates to rain. Neha means love. Its origin is Indian, from the Sanskrit language. It's a very popular Indian-Hindu babyname given to a girl child. Gender: Female baby name. It is one of the most common and admired names in India. People from almost all the castes and places in India are familiar with this name. A small and sweet name, it is often liked due to its deep and vehement meaning - Love and affection. In a Hindi film, Chashme Baddoor released in 1981, the leading girl is Neha. (played by Dipti Naval). Following this film, the name became popular in India. Most of the Nehas, therefore, are born in the 1980s, after the film. Common nicknames for girls name Neha include Nanhi, Nehananhi and Nehu.