Nitin
Hindi · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Nitin
Nitin is a Sanskrit name derived from the root "niti," meaning "morality," "ethics," or "policy," and can also mean "led" or "guided." The name is predominantly used in Hindu and Indian cultures, particularly among Hindi-speaking populations in India and the Indian diaspora, with historical roots in ancient Sanskrit philosophical and governance traditions.
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Etymology
Nitin is a Sanskrit name derived from the root "niti," meaning "morality," "ethics," or "policy," and can also mean "led" or "guided." The name is predominantly used in Hindu and Indian cultures, particularly among Hindi-speaking populations in India and the Indian diaspora, with historical roots in ancient Sanskrit philosophical and governance traditions.
Nitin currently ranks #13,512 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2003.
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