Nisith (given name)
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| Pronunciation | /nɪ.ʃɪt̪/ |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Language | Sanskrit, Nepali, Hindi |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Sanskrit |
| Meaning | sharp, pointed, midnight, dead of night |
| Region of origin | South Asia |
| Other names | |
| Nickname | Nish |
| Related names | Nishant |
Niśith or Niśit is a male given name of Sanskrit origin that means "sharp, pointed, midnight and dead of night".[1][2] The name Nisith appears frequently in Hindu and Buddhist scriptures, including the Mahabharata and the Sutta Pitaka.[3][4]
People
[edit]Individuals with the given name Nisith include:
- Nisith Pramanik, Indian politician (born 1986)
- Nisith Kumar Malik, Indian politician
- Nisith Ranjan Ray, Indian historian (1910-1994)
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ www.wisdomlib.org (2025-11-01). "Meaning of the name Nishit". www.wisdomlib.org. Retrieved 2026-06-18.
- ↑ "The meaning and history of the name Nisith". Venere. 2024-07-14. Retrieved 2026-06-18.
- ↑ Pali Text Society (1997). The Verses of mankind: Theragāthā. Oxford University Press. pp. Verse 3.
aggi yathā pajjalito nisīthe (like a fire blazing at midnight)
- ↑ Debroy, Bibek (2015). The Mahabharata: Volume 6 (Drona Parva). Penguin Books. pp. Section: Nocturnal War. ISBN 978-0143425144.
Describing the hours of Niśītha (midnight)