| Nagara | A kettledrum found in some gurdwaras and introduced by Guru Hargobind to be beaten when langer was ready. It is also a symbol of royal authority. |
| Nam | Name, name of God. Sikhism places emphasis on the rememberance of God through meditation on Gods name. |
| Nam Japna, Kirt Karna, Vand Chakna | Meditation on Gods name, honest work and giving in charity. Three fundamental requirements for Sikhs. |
| Nam Simran | The rememberance of God through meditation. |
| Nanak Panthi | A follower of Guru Nanak. (Old expression) |
| Nihang | An order of Sikhs who follow the soldier lifestyle of the time of Guru Gobind Singh. They wear blue robes, practice martial arts and mostly reject household comforts. |
| Nirankar | A name of God meaning the one who has no physical form. |
| Nirgun | Applied to God meaning one without form or material attributes. God is considered beyond human knowledge and comprehension. |
| Nitnem | The daily prayers that Sikhs are expected to read. Nitnem consists of reading Japji of Guru Nanak, Jap and Ten Swayyas of Guru Gobind Singh in the morning; Rahiras, a collection of nine hymns by Guru Nanak, Guru Amar Das and Guru Arjan Dev Ji at sunset and Kirtan Sohila, five hymns by the same three Gurus at bedtime. |