Nilesh
Marathi · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Nilesh
Nilesh is a Sanskrit name combining "Nil" (blue) and "Ish" (lord/master), meaning "Lord of the Blue" or "Lord of the Sapphire," referencing Lord Krishna.
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Etymology
Nilesh is a Sanskrit name combining "Nil" (blue) and "Ish" (lord/master), meaning "Lord of the Blue" or "Lord of the Sapphire," referencing Lord Krishna. The name is predominantly used in Hindu cultures across India and the Indian diaspora, with roots in classical Sanskrit naming traditions.
Nilesh currently ranks #13,463 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1982.
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