Nitish
Hindi · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Nitish
Nitish is a Sanskrit name derived from "Niti" (नीति), meaning "policy," "wisdom," or "ethics," with the suffix "-ish" denoting "full of" or "characterized by," thus meaning "one full of wisdom" or "wise." The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, particularly among Hindi-speaking populations in India, with no significant historical figures of ancient prominence but growing modern usage.
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Etymology
Nitish is a Sanskrit name derived from "Niti" (नीति), meaning "policy," "wisdom," or "ethics," with the suffix "-ish" denoting "full of" or "characterized by," thus meaning "one full of wisdom" or "wise." The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, particularly among Hindi-speaking populations in India, with no significant historical figures of ancient prominence but growing modern usage.
Nitish currently ranks #13,757 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2005.
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