Nisha
Nisha is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Night”.
| Meaning | Night |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | निशा |
| Pronunciation | NEE-shah |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Nepal, United Kingdom |
Meaning and origin of Nisha
Nisha is the Sanskrit word for night and is one of the most familiar Indian girl's names. Night in Indian poetry is associated with the moon and stars, rest and beauty, and Nisha forms compounds such as Nishakar, 'maker of night', a name for the moon. It was especially popular from the 1970s to 1990s and is easy to pronounce in many languages. In Arabic, the similar Nisa means 'women'.
Is Nisha a Hindu name?
Nisha is a Hindu nature name without a deity link. It is used widely by Hindu, Jain and Sikh families as a general Indian name.
How popular is Nisha?
Very common in India and the diaspora.
Gifts with the name Nisha
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Spellings and variants of Nisha
Names similar to Nisha
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nisha mean?
Nisha means 'Night'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Nisha a Hindu name?
Nisha is a Hindu nature name without a deity link. It is used widely by Hindu, Jain and Sikh families as a general Indian name.
How do you pronounce Nisha?
Nisha is pronounced NEE-shah.
Is Nisha a boy or girl name?
Nisha is usually a girl name.