The baby name Nishani is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /nɪˈʃɑːni/ (ni‑SHAH‑nee).
The baby name Nishani is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /nɪˈʃɑːni/ (ni‑SHAH‑nee).
Nishani is Hindi, Persian, Urdu in Origin.
Nishani is a feminine given name used across South Asia. It derives from Hindi-Urdu nishani, from Persian nishan, meaning "sign, mark, emblem," and also "token" or "keepsake." Parents often interpret it as "symbol" or "mark of distinction." In Sri Lanka it is common in Sinhala.
The name gained visibility in the late 20th century in Sri Lanka and appears across Indian and diaspora communities. Variant spellings include Nishaani, Nishanie, and Nishanee; diminutives Nishi and Nishu occur. Related forms are the masculine Nishan ("emblem; standard") and, by association rather than etymology, Nisha ("night"). Overall, Nishani blends a classical Indo-Persian root with contemporary appeal, carrying the graceful sense of an identifying sign or cherished memento.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MV | Girls | 0 | #35 | 1 | 2,021 |
| QA | 0 | #106 | 1 | 7,011 | |
| CY | Girls | 0 | #123 | 3 | 3,755 |
| DK | 0 | #206 | 1 | 5,198 | |
| BD | 0 | #241 | 1 | 5,992 | |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #251 | 1 | 6,592 |
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #329 | 1 | 7,429 |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #337 | 3 | 7,570 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #338 | 6 | 15,378 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #361 | 2 | 8,539 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #383 | 14 | 15,987 |
| JO | Boys | 0 | #388 | 2 | 7,057 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #406 | 1 | 8,413 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #466 | 50 | 19,177 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #531 | 23 | 20,968 |
| BH | 0 | #580 | 8 | 17,937 | |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #649 | 2 | 16,104 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #649 | 6 | 13,121 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #801 | 6 | 18,755 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #920 | 16 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,071 | 2 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,099 | 43 | 25,928 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,140 | 4 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,404 | 43 | 9,415 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,689 | 3 | 28,008 |
Nishani is popular in 20 countries — most recent births per country:
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