What origin is the name Nivas?

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

What are good brother names for Nivas?

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

What is the rashi of the name Nivas?

Nivas 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.

Nivas

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Nivas

Nivas

Unisex

Indian

2 syllables

Nivas is an Indian unisex name meaning "Abode; home; house".

With Indian roots, Nivas is a unisex name that means "Abode; home; house". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Abode; home; house

Popularity

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Quick answers about Nivas

What does Nivas mean?

Nivas is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Abode; home; house".

How popular is Nivas?

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Brother names that go with Nivas

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

How to say Nivas

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Name numerology

7is the Chaldean number for Nivas.

Number 7 is linked with wisdom, reflection and intuition.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Ni (नी)
Rashi: Vrishchik (Scorpio)
Nakshatra: Anuradha, pada 2
Name number: 7

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.