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Indicator, Sign
Pronunciation: ni-mit
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Nimit is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Indicator". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: ni-mit. Lucky number: 1. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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Nimita
Sign
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
ni-mit
IPA
/niːˈmɪt/
Origin
Root Origin
Sanskrit
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
1
Lucky Day
(Saturday)
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Moonstone
Life Path Number
6
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Nimit was an important astronomer in ancient India, who lived around 100 CE. He composed the Jyotishastra, an influential text on Hindu astrology, which contained the first accurate tables of planetary positions.
1st century CE
Nimit is also mentioned in the 13th century Sanskrit epic 'Mahabharata', where he is described as a sage who was consulted by the Pandava prince Bhima regarding a matter of great importance. The exact nature of this consultation is not revealed in the text.
13th century
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Historical Figures & Cultural References
Translations
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Nimita
Sign
निमित
निम्तित
நிமித்
இசை
నిಮిత
ఆశోభ
Nimit
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Indicator, Sign
Nimit
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Indicator, Sign
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