👦 Nikhil — Name Meaning & Origin

Nikhil

“Whole; Complete”

Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit, Kannada, Marathi
ReligionHindu
Used inIndia, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, Suriname, Mauritius · Karnataka, Maharashtra
RashiVrishchik (Scorpio)
NakshatraAnuradha (pada 2) · syllable “Ni”
Numerology9 — kind, generous and idealistic
Letters6 · starts with N
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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Nikhil?

Nikhil means "Whole; Complete" (Sanskrit, Kannada, Marathi origin).

Is Nikhil a boy or girl name?

Nikhil is a boy's name.

Which religion is the name Nikhil from?

Nikhil is used as a Hindu name in India, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, Suriname, Mauritius.

What is the rashi of the name Nikhil?

By its first syllable "Ni", Nikhil belongs to Vrishchik (Scorpio) rashi and Anuradha nakshatra (pada 2), following the traditional Namakshar system.

What is the lucky number for Nikhil?

In Pythagorean numerology the name Nikhil adds up to 9, linked with being kind, generous and idealistic.

Name meanings come from the name's language of origin; many names carry more than one meaning in different languages and communities. Rashi and nakshatra follow the traditional first-syllable (Namakshar) method — for an exact rashi use the baby's birth chart.

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