What origin is the name Nihaas?

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

What are good brother names for Nihaas?

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

What is the rashi of the name Nihaas?

Nihaas 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.

Nihaas

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Nihaas

Nihaas

Unisex

Indian

2 syllables

Nihaas is an Indian unisex name meaning "Refers to one who smiles or brings happiness. Used to suggest a cheerful and optimistic personality.".

Parents who choose Nihaas pick a unisex name from the Indian tradition, meaning "Refers to one who smiles or brings happiness. Used to suggest a cheerful and optimistic personality.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Refers to one who smiles or brings happiness. Used to suggest a cheerful and optimistic personality.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Quick answers about Nihaas

What does Nihaas mean?

Nihaas is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Refers to one who smiles or brings happiness. Used to suggest a cheerful and optimistic personality.".

How popular is Nihaas?

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Brother names that go with Nihaas

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

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Name numerology

7is the Chaldean number for Nihaas.

Number 7 is linked with wisdom, reflection and intuition.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Ni (नी)
Rashi: Vrishchik (Scorpio)
Nakshatra: Anuradha, pada 2
Name number: 7

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.

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Names with a similar meaning to Nihaas

Nihaas means "Refers to one who smiles or brings happiness. Used to suggest a cheerful and optimistic personality." — these names share that spirit.

Sophia — "Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It has been used across Europe since early Christian times." (Greek)
Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)
Olivia — "Olivia comes from the Latin oliva, 'olive'. The olive branch is a symbol of peace. Shakespeare used it in Twelfth Night." (Latin)
Amelia — "Amelia comes from the Germanic amal, meaning 'work' or 'industrious'. It is also used as a form of Emilia." (German)
Ella — "Ella comes from the Germanic element alia, meaning 'other' or 'all'. It is also used as a short form of Eleanor and Ellen." (English)
Grace — "Grace comes from the English word grace, from the Latin gratia, meaning 'favour' or 'kindness'. Puritans used it as a virtue name." (Latin)
Zoe — "Zoe comes from the Greek zoe, meaning 'life'. Early Greek-speaking Jews used it as a translation of Eve." (Greek)
Stella — "Stella is Latin for 'star'. Sir Philip Sidney used it in his sonnets in the 1500s." (Latin)