girl · Sanskrit

Nishi

/NI-shi/

Meaning: Night

Nishi at a glance

Meaning: Night
Origin: Sanskrit
Religion: Hindu
Gender: girl
Pronunciation: NI-shi
Syllables: 2
Popularity: uncommon
Variants & Spellings: Nisha, Nishah, Nish, Neeshia, Neeshe, Nyshiya

Lucky details for Nishi

Number: 7
Color: Sea Green
Stone: Amethyst
Flower: Water Lily
Day: Monday
Planet: Neptune
Zodiac: Pisces
Metal: Platinum

Nishi is a Sanskrit name meaning “night”. It is a spelling variant of Nisha and carries exactly the same meaning, with a softer, more modern look on paper. Parents choose Nishi for its 2-syllable rhythm and its association with thoughtful, imaginative, drawn to meaning. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Nishi reduce to 7, a number linked with Neptune and with people who are insightful, spiritual, an original and independent thinker.

Numerology

Chaldean value 7 — Thoughtful, imaginative, drawn to meaning.

Personality

Thoughtful, imaginative, drawn to meaning

Positive Traits

Insightful, spiritual, an original and independent thinker

Negative Traits

Needs quiet time and can seem distant when overwhelmed

Career Suggestions

Science, psychology, writing, film, philosophy

Nicknames

Nish Nisi Nisy Niy

Middle Names

Navya Naimah Nonhlenah

Sibling Names

Aarav Advaeet Aneeketi Athaar

Compatible Names

Aanya Adeeti Amreeta Anjaali Bhaavya Deeya

FAQs about the name Nishi

What does the name Nishi mean?

Nishi means “night” and comes from a Sanskrit root.

Is Nishi a boy or girl name?

Nishi is most often used as a girl name today.

How do you pronounce Nishi?

Nishi is pronounced NI-shi (2 syllables).

What is the lucky number for Nishi?

The lucky number for Nishi is 7, ruled by Neptune.

What are good nicknames for Nishi?

Popular short forms include Nish, Nisi, Nisy, Niy.