What origin is the name Nishana?

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

What are good brother names for Nishana?

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

What is the rashi of the name Nishana?

Nishana 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.

Nishana

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Nishana

Nishana

Unisex

Indian

3 syllables

Nishana is an Indian unisex name meaning "Refers to the beginning of the night. Used to signify a calm start or a period of reflection and peace.".

Nishana is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Refers to the beginning of the night. Used to signify a calm start or a period of reflection and peace.". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Refers to the beginning of the night. Used to signify a calm start or a period of reflection and peace.

Popularity

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Quick answers about Nishana

What does Nishana mean?

Nishana is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Refers to the beginning of the night. Used to signify a calm start or a period of reflection and peace.".

How popular is Nishana?

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Brother names that go with Nishana

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

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Name numerology

3is the Chaldean number for Nishana.

Number 3 is linked with creativity, joy and self-expression.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Ni (नी)
Rashi: Vrishchik (Scorpio)
Nakshatra: Anuradha, pada 2
Name number: 3

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 Nishana

Nishana means "Refers to the beginning of the night. Used to signify a calm start or a period of reflection and peace." — these names share that spirit.

Olivia — "Olivia comes from the Latin oliva, 'olive'. The olive branch is a symbol of peace. Shakespeare used it in Twelfth Night." (Latin)
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)
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)
Layla — "Layla comes from the Arabic layl, meaning 'night'. It is known from the classic love story of Layla and Majnun." (Arabic)
Zoe — "Zoe comes from the Greek zoe, meaning 'life'. Early Greek-speaking Jews used it as a translation of Eve." (Greek)