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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Night
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- NEE-shuh
Nisha is a Sanskrit name meaning "night." It's pronounced NEE-shuh (/ˈniːʃə/), a soft, easy-to-say two-syllable name that's simple for others to spell and say after hearing it once.
Meaning & Origin of Nisha
Meaning: Night.
Origin: Sanskrit.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Nisha
NEE-shuhIPA /ˈniːʃə/
Popularity of Nisha
Nisha peaked in U.S. Social Security data at #1243 in 1984, when 104 babies were given the name. By 2024 it ranked #6550 with 18 babies, so a child named Nisha today is unlikely to share the name with classmates.
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FAQ
What does the name Nisha mean?
Night. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Nisha?
Nisha is pronounced NEE-shuh (IPA: /ˈniːʃə/).
Is Nisha a popular name right now?
Nisha peaked at #1243 in 1984 and is ranked #6550 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1961–2024.)
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