Nishikant
Sanskrit · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Nishikant
Nishikant is a Sanskrit name combining "nishi" (night) and "kant" (beloved/lover), meaning "beloved of the night" or "night-lover." The name is primarily used in Hindu cultures, particularly in India, with historical usage among Sanskrit-educated communities and in classical Indian literature and philosophy.
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Etymology
Nishikant is a Sanskrit name combining "nishi" (night) and "kant" (beloved/lover), meaning "beloved of the night" or "night-lover." The name is primarily used in Hindu cultures, particularly in India, with historical usage among Sanskrit-educated communities and in classical Indian literature and philosophy.
Nishikant currently ranks #3,535 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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