Nelofar
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Nelofar, Nelofer, Nilofar, Niloofar, Niloufar or Neiloufar , meaning lotus, water lily, is a female given name
in the Middle East
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Given name
A given name, in Western contexts often referred to as a first name, is a personal name that specifies and differentiates between members of a group of individuals, especially in a family, all of whose members usually share the same family name...
in the Middle East
Middle East
The Middle East is a region that encompasses Western Asia and Northern Africa. It is often used as a synonym for Near East, in opposition to Far East...
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, British/American translator and theater artist