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NishHindu Male Sanskrit name meaning

Lord of the Night

Pronunciation: NEE-sh

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Name
Nish
Meaning
Lord of the Night
Origin
Sanskrit
Religion
Hindu
Language
Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
NEE-sh
Lucky Number
7
7
Lucky Number
Friday
Lucky Day
Sanskrit
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Nish mean?

Nish is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Lord of the Night". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: NEE-sh. Lucky number: 7. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Sanskrit

Sanskrit is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

निश

night, darkness, obscurity

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

NEE-sh

IPA

/niːʃ/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Sanskrit

Language Usage

SanskritHindiTamilTeluguMarathiBengali

Religion

Hindu Name Context

Nish is listed as a hindu male name with Sanskrit origin. Its meaning is Lord of the Night. Category: Hindu.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

7

Lucky Day

Friday

Lucky Colors

BlackBlue

Lucky Stone

Amethyst

Life Path Number

3

Numerology meaning: Expressive, artistic, and emotional

Personality

Personality Traits

BraveCalmV = VirtuousT = Thoughtful

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Symbol of protection and tranquility

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The Hindu festival of Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, celebrates the return of Lord Rama from his exile and victory over the demon king Ravana. The festival is marked by the lighting of oil lamps and diyas, which symbolizes the victory of good over evil.
Diwali is also considered a time for spiritual growth and renewal and the coming year is auspicious to start new ventures or beginnings. It’s believed that Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, appears on this night and blesses her devotees with prosperity and good fortune.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Historical records show that Mention in the Mahabharata The name Nish carried significant spiritual weight in that era.

Epic period

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🕉️Sanskrit

निश

night, darkness, obscurity

🇮🇳Hindi

Nish

हिन्दू नाम जिसका अर्थ है Lord of the Night

🇮🇳Tamil

Nish

இந்து பெயர் என்று பொருள் Lord of the Night

🇮🇳Telugu

Nish

హిందూ పేరు అంటే Lord of the Night

🇮🇳Marathi

Nish

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Lord of the Night

🇧🇩Bengali

Nish

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Lord of the Night

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