Lord of the Universe
Pronunciation: NEE-mai
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Nimay is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Lord of the Universe". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: NEE-mai. Lucky number: 5. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Source Language
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निमय
measure, calculation, estimate
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
NEE-mai
IPA
nɪˈmaɪ
Origin
Root Origin
Sanskrit
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
5
Lucky Day
Tuesday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
(Pearl)
Life Path Number
3
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Cultural Hindu name · Root: Sanskrit · The name Nimay does not have a clear and definitive meaning or origin in Sanskrit, but it is possibly derived from the Sanskrit word 'nimaya,' which means 'measure,' 'calculation,' or 'estimate.'
Historical Usage
Nimayasana, a seat used by the ancient Hindu rulers during the coronation ceremony, is named after Nimay, a legendary king of the lunar dynasty. This custom is mentioned in the Mahabharata, an ancient Indian epic.
circa 400 BCE
Nimayananda, a 20th-century Hindu spiritual leader, founded the Nimayananda Mission in Kerala, India. He is considered a reformer and reviver of the Bhakti movement in the region.
1920s-1990s
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
निमय
measure, calculation, estimate
Nimay
हिन्दू नाम जिसका अर्थ है Lord of the Universe
Nimay
இந்து பெயர் என்று பொருள் Lord of the Universe
Nimay
హిందూ పేరు అంటే Lord of the Universe
Nimay
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Lord of the Universe
Nimay
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Lord of the Universe
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