Nepali boy name
Nishan name meaning
निशान
Say it: ni-SHAAN/nisaːn/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Persian
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #83
Meaning of Nishan
Sign, mark, emblem, flag.
नेपालीमा: निशान शब्दको अर्थ चिन्ह, संकेत, प्रतीक वा झन्डा हुन्छ।
About the name Nishan
Nishan has a clear, symbolic meaning: sign, mark, emblem or flag. That imagery may appeal to parents who enjoy a name with a sense of identity. Of Persian origin, it has six letters and is pronounced ni-SHAAN, ending with an extended sound. It is common at #83 among boy names in our sample. The sound shared by names ending in -an is very common in Nepali boy names, including Pawan, Gagan and Kiran. Compare Nisan, Nissan or the similar-sounding Nishant.
One of the most common sounds in Nepali boy names, from Sanskrit words such as Pawan (wind), Gagan (sky) and Kiran (ray of light). More boy names ending in -an →
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Nishan at a glance
| Name | Nishan |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | निशान also निशन, निषण |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Persian |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Starts with | N · न |
| Length | 6 letters · 2 syllables · 3 akshar |
| Popularity | #83 among boy names (83 people in our sample) |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s community, religion or caste.
Other spellings of Nishan
Nepali names are romanized in many ways. These are the same name spelled differently:
Famous people named Nishan
- Nishan Shahi Dhakal
Nepalese actor
- Nishan Bhattarai
Nepalese singer
Names that sound like Nishan
Nishan in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐣𑐶𑐱𑐵𑐣 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒢𑒱𑒬𑒰𑒢 |
| Bengali | নিশান |
| Gujarati | નિશાન |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀦𑀺𑀰𑀸𑀦 |
| IAST romanization | niśān |
FAQ about the name Nishan
What is the meaning of Nishan?
Nishan means: Sign, mark, emblem, flag. (नेपालीमा: चिन्ह, निशान)
Is Nishan a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Nishan in Nepali?
Nishan is written निशान in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written निशन or निषण.
How do you pronounce Nishan?
Nishan is pronounced ni-SHAAN (IPA: /nisaːn/).
What is the origin of the name Nishan?
Nishan is of Persian origin.
How popular is the name Nishan?
Nishan ranks #83 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Nishan?
Notable people named Nishan include Nishan Shahi Dhakal (Nepalese actor); Nishan Bhattarai (Nepalese singer).
What are other spellings of Nishan?
Other spellings of Nishan: Nissan, Nisan.