Nishanath
Nishanath (निशानाथ) is a Hindu boy name meaning “Lord of the night, the Moon”.
Nishanath (निशानाथ) is a Hindu boy name meaning “Lord of the night, the Moon”.
Nishanath means “Lord of the night, the Moon”. Nishanath (निशानाथ · నిశానాథ్) is a classical Sanskrit Hindu boy's name meaning “Lord of the night, the Moon”. It is formed from niśā (night), nātha (lord). By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, “नि” falls in Anuradha nakshatra, pada 2, within Vrishchika rashi (Scorpio).
Nishanath name meaning at a glance
| Fact | Nishanath |
|---|---|
| Meaning | Lord of the night, the Moon |
| Gender | Hindu boy name |
| Origin | Classical Sanskrit |
| Roots | niśā (night) + nātha (lord) |
| Style | Classic |
| Devanagari | निशानाथ |
| Telugu | నిశానాథ్ |
| Sanskrit (IAST) | niśānātha |
| Pronunciation | Ni-shaa-naath |
| First syllable | नि |
| Nakshatra | Anuradha (pada 2) |
| Rashi | Vrishchika (Scorpio) |
| Numerology | 3 (Chaldean) · 4 (Pythagorean) |
| Themes | Sky, moon & stars |
Meaning and Sanskrit roots of Nishanath
Nishanath is a classical Sanskrit name. It is built from:
- niśā — night
- nātha — lord
Each root can be looked up in the Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary (Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries).
Nakshatra and rashi for Nishanath
By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, the opening syllable “नि” of Nishanath falls in Anuradha nakshatra, pada 2, which lies in Vrishchika rashi (Scorpio). This follows directly from the chart.
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How to write Nishanath
- Hindi / Sanskrit (Devanagari): निशानाथ
- Telugu: నిశానాథ్
- Sanskrit transliteration (IAST): niśānātha
How to pronounce Nishanath
Say it as “Ni-shaa-naath” — 3 spoken syllables.
Nishanath is easy to say and spell in English-speaking countries — a practical choice for NRI families.
Names similar to Nishanath
Nabhas, Nabhesh, Nakshatranemi, Nishakar, Naad, Nabhasvan
Nishanath: frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of the name Nishanath?
Nishanath means “Lord of the night, the Moon”. It is formed from niśā (night), nātha (lord).
Is Nishanath a traditional or a modern name?
Nishanath is a classical Sanskrit name.
How is Nishanath written in Hindi and Telugu?
In Devanagari (Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi): निशानाथ. In Telugu: నిశానాథ్. Sanskrit transliteration: niśānātha.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Nishanath?
Its first syllable “नि” falls in Anuradha nakshatra (pada 2) and Vrishchika rashi (Scorpio) by the Avakahada chart.
What is the numerology number of Nishanath?
3 in Chaldean numerology and 4 in Pythagorean numerology.
Method: Meaning traced to the Sanskrit roots; nakshatra and rashi by the Avakahada first-syllable chart (rashi derived from the pada); numerology by the Chaldean and Pythagorean systems. HinduTone does not list popularity figures or “lucky” claims.
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Nishanath — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Lord of the night, the Moon
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Anuradha
- Rashi
- Vrischika (Scorpio)
- Numerology
- 3
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nishanath mean?
Nishanath is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “Lord of the night, the Moon”.
Is Nishanath a boy or girl name?
Nishanath is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Nishanath?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Nishanath aligns with the Anuradha nakshatra, under the Vrischika (Scorpio) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Nishanath?
The Chaldean name number of Nishanath is 3.
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