What origin is the name Niwas?

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

What are good brother names for Niwas?

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

What is the rashi of the name Niwas?

Niwas 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.

Niwas

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Niwas

Niwas

Unisex

Indian

2 syllables

Niwas is an Indian unisex name meaning "Residence, home, or dwelling place".

Parents who choose Niwas pick a unisex name from the Indian tradition, meaning "Residence, home, or dwelling place". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Residence, home, or dwelling place

Popularity

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Quick answers about Niwas

What does Niwas mean?

Niwas is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Residence, home, or dwelling place".

How popular is Niwas?

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Brother names that go with Niwas

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

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Name numerology

7is the Chaldean number for Niwas.

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.

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Names with a similar meaning to Niwas

Niwas means "Residence, home, or dwelling place" — these names share that spirit.

Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Ashley — "Ashley comes from an English place name meaning 'ash tree meadow', from the Old English aesc and leah." (English)
Henry — "Henry comes from the Germanic Heimirich, from heim 'home' and ric 'ruler', so 'ruler of the home'. Eight English kings bore it." (German)
Riley — "Riley comes from an Irish surname, from Ó Raghailligh, or from an English place name meaning 'rye clearing'." (Irish)