What origin is the name Nisu?

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

What are good sister names for Nisu?

Names from the same bengali tradition pair naturally with Nisu — for example Anmolika, Synthia, Elvi. You can browse more on our bengali names page.

What is the rashi of the name Nisu?

Nisu 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.

Nisu

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Nisu

Nisu

Boy

Bengali

2 syllables

Nisu is a Bengali boy's name meaning "A derivative of the name Nishi, meaning moon or night".

With Bengali roots, Nisu is a boy name that means "A derivative of the name Nishi, meaning moon or night". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Bengali
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

A derivative of the name Nishi, meaning moon or night

Popularity

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Quick answers about Nisu

What does Nisu mean?

Nisu is a boy name of Bengali origin meaning "A derivative of the name Nishi, meaning moon or night".

How popular is Nisu?

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Sister names that go with Nisu

Anmolika Synthia Elvi Trishana Girijabala Bhabani

How to say Nisu

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Name numerology

6is the Chaldean number for Nisu.

Number 6 is linked with care, family and responsibility.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Ni (नी)
Rashi: Vrishchik (Scorpio)
Nakshatra: Anuradha, pada 2
Name number: 6

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 Nisu

Nisu means "A derivative of the name Nishi, meaning moon or night" — these names share that spirit.

Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)
Aubrey — "Aubrey comes from the Norman French form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'. It was a boy's name before it became unisex." (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)
Ashley — "Ashley comes from an English place name meaning 'ash tree meadow', from the Old English aesc and leah." (English)