Indian name meaning
Nitish
♂ BoyNi·tish · 2 syllables
Lord of the right path; well-conducted
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Independent, original and driven — a natural starter who likes to lead rather than follow.
| N | i | t | i | s | h |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
5 + 1 + 4 + 1 + 3 + 5 = 19, then 1 + 9 = 10, then 1 + 0 = 1. So Nitish carries the name number 1.
About the name Nitish
Nitish is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Lord of the right path; well-conducted.”
Spoken aloud it is Ni·tish — 2 syllables. Nitish turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nitish mean?
Nitish means “Lord of the right path; well-conducted.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Nitish a boy or a girl name?
Nitish is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Nitish?
Nitish is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Nitish?
Nitish has 2 syllables and is said as Ni·tish.
What is the numerology number of the name Nitish?
In the Chaldean system, Nitish has the name number 1, “The Leader.”
Is Nitish a common name in India?
Nitish appears 5 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Nitish?
For a sister to Nitish, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Naina, Nakshatra, Nalini or Keertana all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Nitish?
Tanish, Ashish, Manish or Debasish share Nitish's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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