Indian name meaning
Nikita
♀ GirlNi·ki·ta · 3 syllables
The earth; unconquered
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Curious, adaptable and freedom-loving — thrives on change, travel and variety.
| N | i | k | i | t | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
5 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 4 + 1 = 14, then 1 + 4 = 5. So Nikita carries the name number 5.
About the name Nikita
Nikita is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “The earth; unconquered.”
Spoken aloud it is Ni·ki·ta — 3 syllables. Nikita appears regularly in Indian public population records: recognisable, without being one of the most-used names.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nikita mean?
Nikita means “The earth; unconquered.” It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Nikita a boy or a girl name?
Nikita is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Nikita?
Nikita is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Nikita?
Nikita has 3 syllables and is said as Ni·ki·ta.
What is the numerology number of the name Nikita?
In the Chaldean system, Nikita has the name number 5, “The Explorer.”
Is Nikita a common name in India?
Nikita appears 19 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “common.”
What names go well with Nikita?
For a brother to Nikita, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Nachiket, Nagendra, Naitik or Deshraj all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Nikita?
Advaita, Amrita, Moumita or Ishita share Nikita's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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