535 Words Starting with N in English

Words starting with N appear across daily communication, literature, and study. They form nouns, verbs, and adjectives that describe ideas, people, and places.

This guide collects a broad range of English words beginning with N. It helps learners grow their vocabulary by exploring everyday and academic language in simple lists.

List of Words Beginning with N

Common Vocabulary

• Nose
• Net
• Nest
• Notebook
• Nails
• Needle
• Necklace
• Nurse
• Night
• Nut
• Newspaper
• Napkin
• Nailcutter
• Netball
• Netherland
• Nailpolish
• Noodles
• North
• Newt
• Nucleus

Short Forms

• No
• Na
• Nil
• Nod
• Nap
• Nom
• Nun
• Net

Longer Terms

• Navigation
• Negotiation
• Narration
• Nourishment
• Notification
• Neutralization
• Nationalism
• Neighborhood

Rare Words

• Nefarious: Very evil or wicked in nature or action.
• Nihilism: The belief that life and values have no meaning.
• Nomenclature: A system of names used for specific things.
• Nonplussed: So confused or surprised that you stop reacting.
• Numismatic: Related to coins, currency, or collecting money.
• Nubilous: Cloudy, misty, or unclear in appearance.
• Nescient: Lacking knowledge or understanding of something.
• Nebulous: Vague, unclear, or hard to understand.

Grammar Words Starting with N

Nouns

• Nation
• Needle
• Neighbor
• Nest
• Notebook
• Noise
• Necklace
• Nerve

Verbs

• Notice
• Name
• Nurture
• Neglect
• Navigate
• Nail
• Nod
• Nominate

Adjectives

• New
• Noble
• Neat
• Narrow
• Neutral
• Noisy
• Nutritious
• Notable

Adverbs

• Neatly
• Narrowly
• Naturally
• Nearly
• Never
• Nonetheless
• Nowadays
• Nowhere

Collective Nouns

• Nest
• Navy
• Network
• Nursery
• Notation
• Neighborhood
• Nation
• Nomadry

Scientific Terms

Neutron: A tiny particle with no electric charge.
• Neutrons are found in the nucleus of atoms.

Nucleus: The center part of an atom or cell.
• The nucleus holds DNA and controls cell activity.

Nitrogen: A gas that forms most of Earth’s air.
• Nitrogen helps plants grow and stay healthy.

Neutrino: A very small particle with almost no mass.
• Neutrinos travel through matter almost without stopping.

Nanometer: A very tiny unit of measurement.
• One nanometer equals one billionth of a meter.

Nucleic Acid: A molecule that stores genetic information.
• DNA and RNA are both types of nucleic acids.

Newton: A basic unit used to measure force.
• One newton is the force needed to move one kilogram.

Neurotransmitter: A chemical messenger in the brain.
• Neurotransmitters send signals between nerve cells.

Nephron: A small filter inside the kidney.
• Each nephron cleans waste and keeps the blood pure.

Length and Patterns of Words with N

Two-Letter Forms

• No
• Nu
• Ne
• Na
• Ni
• Ng
• Nh
• Nx
• Nz

Three-Letter Forms

• Net
• Nap
• Nod
• Not
• Nob
• Nor
• Nil
• Nun
• Nib

Four-Letter Forms

• Name
• News
• Neat
• Near
• Next
• Note
• Nose
• Nail
• Noon

Five-Letter Forms

• Night
• Noise
• Never
• Novel
• North
• Nerve
• Nurse
• Nicer
• Nanny

Ending with E

• Name
• Note
• Nice
• Nerve
• None
• Niche
• Nape
• Neige
• Naive

Double N Words

• Nanny
• Nonnal
• Nunnery
• Cannon
• Tannin
• Fennel
• Manner
• Banner
• Channel

Prefix Forms

Prefix	Example 1	Example 2	Example 3
Neo-	Neolithic	Neophyte	Neoplasm
Non-	Nonstop	Nonfiction	Nonlinear
Neuro-	Neurology	Neuroscience	Neurotransmitter
Nano-	Nanotech	Nanometer	Nanobot
Neo-	Neocolonial	Neoclassic	Neophyte
Normo-	Normotensive	Normothermic	Normoglycemia
Nucleo-	Nucleoplasm	Nucleoprotein	Nucleoside
Necro-	Necrosis	Necromancy	Necrotic
Noto-	Notocord	Notogenesis	Notopteris

Vocabulary Words Beginning with N

Animal Names

• Newt
• Nightingale
• Narwhal
• Numbat
• Nautilus
• Needlefish
• Nandu
• Nuthatch
• Nudibranch

Country Names

• Norway
• Nepal
• Netherlands
• Nigeria
• Namibia
• Nicaragua
• Niger
• North Macedonia
• New Zealand

Food Items

• Noodles
• Nutmeg
• Nougat
• Nectarine
• Nachos
• Naan
• Nuts
• Nashi Pear
• Nori

Plants and Trees

• Neem
• Nettle
• Nasturtium
• Norfolk Pine
• Nightshade
• Nut Tree
• Narcissus
• Nymphaea
• Nandina

Technology Terms

• Network: A group of connected computers that share data.
• Node: A connection point in a system or network.
• Navigation: Moving through pages or digital spaces easily.
• Notebook: A portable computer used for work or study.
• Notification: A message that alerts users about updates.
• Nanobot: A very tiny robot built using nanotechnology.
• Neural Net: A computer model that works like the human brain.
• Namespace: A space that keeps names or data organized.
• NAND Memory: A type of storage used in flash drives and SSDs.

City Names

• New York
• Nairobi
• Naples
• Nice
• Nagoya
• Nagpur
• Nuremberg
• Nassau
• Nouméa

Household Items

• Napkin
• Notebook
• Needle
• Net
• Nightstand
• Nail
• Newspaper
• Napsack
• Nightlight

Job Titles

• Nurse
• Navigator
• Notary
• Novelist
• Negotiator
• Newsreader
• Neuroscientist
• Nutritionist
• Notetaker

Sports Terms

• Net
• Nineball
• Nickel Defense
• Noseguard
• Notch Pass
• Neutral Zone
• Near Post
• Nonrunner
• Neck Hold

School Vocabulary

• Notebook
• Notes
• Number
• Noun
• Noticeboard
• Narrative
• Newspaper
• Nursery
• Night Class

Descriptive and Quality Words Starting with N

Positive Words

• Nice
• Noble
• Notable
• Neat
• Nurturing
• Natural
• Nimble
• Neighborly
• Nonstop

Descriptive Terms

• Narrow
• Noisy
• Neutral
• Negative
• Nervous
• Noticeable
• Nomadic
• Nonlinear
• Numeric

Uncommon Words

• Nebulous: Unclear, vague, or hard to define.
• Nefarious: Wicked, evil, or extremely bad.
• Nonchalant: Calm and relaxed, showing little concern.
• Nonplussed: Confused or unsure how to respond.
• Nonpareil: Without equal; the very best.
• Numinous: Having a spiritual or mysterious quality.
• Nescient: Lacking knowledge or understanding.
• Nonaligned: Not connected with any side or group.
• Nonviable: Not capable of working or succeeding.

Level-Based Vocabulary

Easy Words for Kids

• Nose
• Name
• Net
• Nap
• Nest
• Nine
• New
• Night
• Note

Words for Students

• Noun
• Narrative
• Nature
• Neighbor
• Nation
• Novel
• Needle
• Noise
• Normal

Advanced Vocabulary

• Nomenclature: A system of names used in a science or subject.
• Neophyte: A beginner or someone new to an activity.
• Noncommittal: Not showing a clear choice or opinion.
• Necromancy: The practice of communicating with the dead.
• Nonpartisan: Not supporting any political party or side.
• Nebulizer: A device that turns medicine into mist to inhale.
• Narcissism: Too much love or admiration for oneself.
• Nonchalant: Calm and unconcerned, showing little emotion.
• Nostalgic: Wishing for or remembering the past fondly.

Medical Terms

• Neurology
• Neuron
• Neoplasm
• Necrosis
• Nasal
• Nephritis
• Neuroblastoma
• Nutrient
• Nausea

Historical References

• Neolithic
• Norman
• Napoleonic
• Nationalism
• Nobility
• Nomad
• Neoclassical
• New Deal
• Neutrality

Suffix Forms

Suffix	Example 1	Example 2	Example 3
-ness	Neatness	Niceness	Numbness
-tion	Navigation	Notion	Narration
-ism	Nationalism	Nihilism	Narcissism
-ist	Naturalist	Novelist	Numerist
-ive	Narrative	Native	Normative
-al	Nominal	Neural	Natural
-ous	Nervous	Notorious	Numerous
-ity	Nobility	Normality	Neutrality
-ment	Nourishment	Nonpayment	Notification

Music and Art Terms

• Note
• Notation
• Nocturne
• Nylon String
• Narrative Art
• Neo-classic
• Noise Music
• Novelette
• Nonet

Daily Use Vocabulary

• Name
• Number
• Night
• Noise
• Nail
• Newspaper
• Notebook
• Net
• Near

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