Day, Moment, Instant
Pronunciation: NEE-mish
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Nimish is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Day". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: NEE-mish. Lucky number: 1. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Source Language
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निमिष
a moment, an instant
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
NEE-mish
IPA
/niːˈmiʃ/
Origin
Root Origin
Sanskrit
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
1
Lucky Day
Saturday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Blue Sapphire
Life Path Number
3
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
The name Nimish is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Nimisha', which means 'a moment'. This name was used in ancient Indian literature, specifically in the Mahabharata epic, to refer to a brief period of time.
Circa 400 BC
In Hindu astrology, the term 'Nimish' refers to a moment in the horoscope. It is a unit of measurement used to calculate planetary positions and movements.
Throughout Hindu history
Famous People
Historical Figures & Cultural References
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
निमिष
a moment, an instant
निमिष
एक समय
நிமிஷ
எங்கள் அடிகலம்
నిమిష
ఏదే సమయము
Nimish
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Day, Moment, Instant
Nimish
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Day, Moment, Instant
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