What origin is the name Nigraha?

Nigraha comes from Indian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Nigraha?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Nigraha — for example Jay, Arjun, Aarav. You can browse more on our indian names page.

What is the rashi of the name Nigraha?

Nigraha starts with the syllable “Ni” (नी), which traditionally belongs to Anuradha nakshatra, pada 2, in Vrishchik rashi (Scorpio). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Nigraha

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Nigraha

Nigraha

Unisex

Indian

3 syllables

Nigraha is an Indian unisex name meaning "Self-control or restraint".

Nigraha is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Self-control or restraint". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Self-control or restraint

Popularity

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Quick answers about Nigraha

What does Nigraha mean?

Nigraha is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Self-control or restraint".

How popular is Nigraha?

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Brother names that go with Nigraha

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

How to say Nigraha

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Name numerology

9is the Chaldean number for Nigraha.

Number 9 is linked with compassion, generosity and idealism.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Ni (नी)
Rashi: Vrishchik (Scorpio)
Nakshatra: Anuradha, pada 2
Name number: 9

By tradition, names starting with “Ni” suit babies born in Anuradha nakshatra (pada 2), which falls in Vrishchik rashi. This is read from the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.