Indian name meaning
Nitin
♂ BoyNi·tin · 2 syllables
One who follows the right path
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
- Also spelled
- Nithin
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Thoughtful, analytical and spiritual — drawn to depth, wisdom and quiet study.
| N | i | t | i | n |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
5 + 1 + 4 + 1 + 5 = 16, then 1 + 6 = 7. So Nitin carries the name number 7.
About the name Nitin
Nitin is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “One who follows the right path.”
Spoken aloud it is Ni·tin — 2 syllables. You will also see it written as Nithin; both spellings are the same name. Nitin appears regularly in Indian public population records: recognisable, without being one of the most-used names.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nitin mean?
Nitin means “One who follows the right path.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Nitin a boy or a girl name?
Nitin is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Nitin?
Nitin is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Nitin?
Nitin has 2 syllables and is said as Ni·tin.
What are the other spellings of Nitin?
Nitin is also commonly spelled Nithin. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Nitin?
In the Chaldean system, Nitin has the name number 7, “The Seeker.”
Is Nitin a common name in India?
Nitin appears 40 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “common.”
What names go well with Nitin?
For a sister to Nitin, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Naina, Nakshatra, Nalini or Yogeshwari all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Nitin?
Jatin, Zain, Kavin or Ashwin share Nitin's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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