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Intellect, Understanding
Pronunciation: nee-shith
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Nishith is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Intellect". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: nee-shith. Lucky number: 1. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Source Language
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निशीथ
night
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
nee-shith
IPA
/niːʃiːt̪/
Origin
Root Origin
Sanskrit
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
1
Lucky Day
Thursday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Diamond
Life Path Number
1
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Nishith was a popular name during the Gupta Empire (320-550 AD) in ancient India. It is mentioned in various inscriptions and literary works of that period.
320-550 AD
Another reference to Nishith can be found in the epic Mahabharata (circa 400-200 BC). Nishith was the name of a respected sage and advisor to King Yudhishthira.
circa 400-200 BC
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Translations
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निशीथ
night
निशीथ
रात्रि
நிசைத்தி
night
నిశీథ
యేదు
Nishith
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Intellect, Understanding
Nishith
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Intellect, Understanding
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