Nishant
निशांत
/ ni-SHANT /
- Gender
- Unisex
- Origin
- 🇲🇺 Mauritius
- Religion
- hinduism
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Hopeful
Meaning & Etymology
end of the night
end of the night
Etymology
Derived from the Sanskrit words ni (no, not) + śānta (calm, quiet), literally meaning ‘end of the night’ or ‘dawn’.
Linguistic family: Indo-European > Indo-Iranian > Indo-Aryan > Eastern Hindi
Cultural context
In Mauritius, ‘Nishant’ is a popular name among the Hindu community, often chosen to signify the transition from darkness to light, symbolising new beginnings and hope.
Symbolism
The name ‘Nishant’ symbolises the transition from darkness to light, representing new beginnings, hope, and the promise of a new day.
Naming ceremony
The Hindu naming ceremony, known as ‘Namkaran’, is typically performed on the 12th day after birth. The priest selects the first letter based on the child’s horoscope, and the family chooses a name starting with that letter.