Nimish
Nimish is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Blink of an eye; a moment”.
| Meaning | Blink of an eye; a moment |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | निमिष |
| Pronunciation | nih-MISH |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India |
Meaning and origin of Nimish
Nimish comes from the Sanskrit nimisha, the blink or twinkling of an eye, and by extension a tiny instant of time. Ancient Indian texts used nimisha as a unit of time measurement. Related words describe the gods as animisha, 'unblinking'. As a name it suggests alertness and the preciousness of each moment, and it is popular in North India.
Is Nimish a Hindu name?
Nimish is a Hindu name drawn from Sanskrit vocabulary rather than a deity's title, though the concept of time measured in nimishas appears in the Puranas.
How popular is Nimish?
Reasonably common among Hindi- and Gujarati-speaking families.
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Spellings and variants of Nimish
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nimish mean?
Nimish means 'Blink of an eye; a moment'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Nimish a Hindu name?
Nimish is a Hindu name drawn from Sanskrit vocabulary rather than a deity's title, though the concept of time measured in nimishas appears in the Puranas.
How do you pronounce Nimish?
Nimish is pronounced nih-MISH.
Is Nimish a boy or girl name?
Nimish is usually a boy name.