Indian name meaning
Nishi
♀ GirlNi·shi · 2 syllables
The night
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Caring, responsible and warm — a natural carer drawn to family and harmony.
| N | i | s | h | i |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
5 + 1 + 3 + 5 + 1 = 15, then 1 + 5 = 6. So Nishi carries the name number 6.
About the name Nishi
Nishi 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 night.”
Spoken aloud it is Ni·shi — 2 syllables. Nishi is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nishi mean?
Nishi means “The night.” It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Nishi a boy or a girl name?
Nishi is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Nishi?
Nishi is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Nishi?
Nishi has 2 syllables and is said as Ni·shi.
What is the numerology number of the name Nishi?
In the Chaldean system, Nishi has the name number 6, “The Nurturer.”
Is Nishi a common name in India?
Nishi does not appear in the set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records we check. Those cover adults, so a name popular with today's newborns can still score zero.
What names go well with Nishi?
For a brother to Nishi, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Nachiket, Nagendra, Naitik or Umakant all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Nishi?
Khushi, Sakshi, Rishi or Meenakshi share Nishi's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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