Name meaning
Nisha
means “night”
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- Indian, Nepali, English
- Say it
- NEE-shah
- Letters
- 5
Researched meaning
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Nisha is the Sanskrit word for night. It is used for girls across India and the Indian diaspora, and its gentle sound has made it popular elsewhere too.
Roots
From Sanskrit niśā (night).
Where it is used
Layla means night in Arabic.
Nisha name FAQ
What does the name Nisha mean?
Nisha means “night”. From Sanskrit niśā (night).
Where does the name Nisha come from?
Nisha is of Sanskrit origin. Today it is used in Indian, Nepali, English families.
How do you pronounce Nisha?
Nisha is usually pronounced NEE-shah.
Is Nisha a boy's or a girl's name?
Nisha is mostly feminine.
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Sources
Name data: Wikidata, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.