What origin is the name Niyama?

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

What are good brother names for Niyama?

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

What is the rashi of the name Niyama?

Niyama 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.

Niyama

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Niyama

Niyama

Unisex

Indian

2 syllables

Niyama is an Indian unisex name meaning "Restraint or regulation".

The meaning of Niyama is "Restraint or regulation" — a unisex name of Indian origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Restraint or regulation

Popularity

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Quick answers about Niyama

What does Niyama mean?

Niyama is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Restraint or regulation".

How popular is Niyama?

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Brother names that go with Niyama

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

How to say Niyama

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Name numerology

4is the Chaldean number for Niyama.

Number 4 is linked with stability, hard work and loyalty.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Ni (नी)
Rashi: Vrishchik (Scorpio)
Nakshatra: Anuradha, pada 2
Name number: 4

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.