What origin is the name Nireesha?

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

What are good brother names for Nireesha?

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

What is the rashi of the name Nireesha?

Nireesha 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.

Nireesha

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Nireesha

Nireesha

Unisex

Indian

3 syllables

Nireesha is an Indian unisex name meaning "Free from desire or wishless".

With Indian roots, Nireesha is a unisex name that means "Free from desire or wishless". 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

Free from desire or wishless

Popularity

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Quick answers about Nireesha

What does Nireesha mean?

Nireesha is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Free from desire or wishless".

How popular is Nireesha?

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Brother names that go with Nireesha

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

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Name numerology

9is the Chaldean number for Nireesha.

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.

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Names with a similar meaning to Nireesha

Nireesha means "Free from desire or wishless" — these names share that spirit.

William — "William comes from the Germanic Willahelm, from wil 'will, desire' and helm 'helmet, protection', so 'resolute protector'." (German)
Charlotte — "Charlotte is the French feminine form of Charles, from the Germanic karl, meaning 'free man'." (French)

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