Nitesh
Nitesh is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Lord of right conduct”.
| Meaning | Lord of right conduct |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | नीतेश |
| Pronunciation | nee-TAYSH |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Nepal |
Meaning and origin of Nitesh
Nitesh joins niti, 'right conduct, ethics, policy', and isha, 'lord', so it is usually explained as 'master of the right path' or 'lord of good conduct'. Niti is the same word found in the Nitishastra, the Indian literature on ethics and statecraft. Nitesh became popular in North India in the late twentieth century, alongside the closely related Nitin.
Is Nitesh a Hindu name?
Nitesh is a Hindu name built on a Sanskrit virtue word with the common -esh ending used for divine titles. It is not a specific epithet of a deity.
How popular is Nitesh?
Common in northern India.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nitesh mean?
Nitesh means 'Lord of right conduct'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Nitesh a Hindu name?
Nitesh is a Hindu name built on a Sanskrit virtue word with the common -esh ending used for divine titles. It is not a specific epithet of a deity.
How do you pronounce Nitesh?
Nitesh is pronounced nee-TAYSH.
Is Nitesh a boy or girl name?
Nitesh is usually a boy name.