Pure, Unblemished
Pronunciation: nee-reek-shee-tah
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Nirixita is a unisex name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Pure". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: nee-reek-shee-tah. Lucky number: 6. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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निरिक्षित
Observed
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
nee-reek-shee-tah
IPA
/nɪrɪkˈʃɪtə/
Origin
Root Origin
Sanskrit
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
6
Lucky Day
Saturday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Ruby
Life Path Number
2
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Cultural Hindu name · Root: Sanskrit root निरिक्षित् · Not from Vedas, Upanishads, or other scriptures
Historical Usage
The name Nirixita is mentioned in the Indian epic Mahabharata, which is believed to have been written between 400 BCE and 200 CE. The character Nirixita is a princess of the Vidharbha kingdom who is the wife of Bhishma Pitamaha, the grandsire of the Kuru dynasty. She is known for her deep devotion to Lord Shiva and plays an important role in the Mahabharata war.
400 BCE - 200 CE
Another reference to Nirixita can be found in the Puranas, a collection of Hindu religious texts that were compiled between the 5th and 13th centuries CE. In this context, Nirixita is described as the daughter of King Bhagiratha and the wife of King Prasenajit of Magadha. She is known for her exceptional beauty and is the mother of King Prasenajit's successor, who would eventually become the great emperor Chandragupta Maurya.
5th - 13th centuries CE
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Translations
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निरिक्षित
Observed
निरिक्षिता
निरीक्षित
நிரிக்ஷித
நிரீக்ஷித
నిరిక్షిత
నిరీక్షిత
Nirixita
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Pure, Unblemished
Nirixita
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Pure, Unblemished
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