What origin is the name Nileshan?

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

What are good brother names for Nileshan?

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

What is the rashi of the name Nileshan?

Nileshan 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.

Nileshan

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Nileshan

Nileshan

Unisex

Indian

3 syllables

Nileshan is an Indian unisex name meaning "Lord of the moon".

Parents who choose Nileshan pick a unisex name from the Indian tradition, meaning "Lord of the moon". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Lord of the moon

Popularity

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Quick answers about Nileshan

What does Nileshan mean?

Nileshan is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Lord of the moon".

How popular is Nileshan?

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Brother names that go with Nileshan

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

How to say Nileshan

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Name numerology

1is the Chaldean number for Nileshan.

Number 1 is linked with leadership, independence and new beginnings.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Ni (नी)
Rashi: Vrishchik (Scorpio)
Nakshatra: Anuradha, pada 2
Name number: 1

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.