👦 Nitish — Name Meaning & Origin

Nitish

“Follower of the right path”

Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
ReligionHindu
Used inIndia
RashiVrishchik (Scorpio)
NakshatraAnuradha (pada 2) · syllable “Ni”
Numerology7 — thoughtful, wise and spiritual
Letters6 · starts with N
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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Nitish?

Nitish means "Follower of the right path" (Sanskrit origin).

Is Nitish a boy or girl name?

Nitish is a boy's name.

Which religion is the name Nitish from?

Nitish is used as a Hindu name in India.

What is the rashi of the name Nitish?

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

What is the lucky number for Nitish?

In Pythagorean numerology the name Nitish adds up to 7, linked with being thoughtful, wise and spiritual.

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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