What origin is the name Niku?

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

What are good brother names for Niku?

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

What is the rashi of the name Niku?

Niku 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.

Both spellings are used. Niku means "Small or dear"; Nicu is listed with the meaning "Victory of the people". Families often choose the spelling that matches how the name is written in their language, or the one that is easiest to pronounce where they live.

Niku

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Niku

Niku

Unisex

Indian

2 syllables

Niku is an Indian unisex name meaning "Small or dear".

Niku is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Small or dear". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Niku mean?

Small or dear

How popular is Niku?

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Quick answers about Niku

What does Niku mean?

Niku is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Small or dear".

How popular is Niku?

We have no birth-record ranking for Niku: it is not in US records, and India publishes no national name rankings. The meter above fills in as parents here view, search for and save the name.

Brother names that go with Niku

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

How to say Niku

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Name numerology

5is the Chaldean number for Niku.

Number 5 is linked with curiosity, freedom and adventure.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Ni (नी)
Rashi: Vrishchik (Scorpio)
Nakshatra: Anuradha, pada 2
Name number: 5

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.