Nishtha as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Nishtha

What is the meaning of the name Nishtha ?

The baby name Nishtha is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈnɪʃ.tə/ (common Hindi); Sanskrit: /niṣˈt̪ʰaː/ — respelling: NISH-tha.

Nishtha is Hindi, Sanskrit in Origin.

Derived from Sanskrit niṣṭhā (निष्ठा), built on the prefix ni- “in, firmly” and the verbal root √sthā “to stand, be established,” Nishtha signifies steadfastness, devotion, loyalty, and single‑minded commitment. In classical usage the word also conveys being firmly grounded in a path or knowledge, giving the name a sense of purposeful dedication.

The term appears across philosophical and devotional literature - Vedānta phrases like jñāna‑niṣṭhā and bhakti‑niṣṭhā, and usages echoed in the Bhagavad Gītā - where it denotes an admired moral quality. As a given name it is predominantly feminine in modern India and Nepal, found across Hindi, Bengali, Gujarati, and Marathi communities, with growing urban popularity since the late 20th century. Spelling variants and transliterations include Niṣṭhā, Nishtha, Nistha, and Nishtaa; conceptually related virtue names include Shraddha, Bhakti, and Dhriti. Not to be confused with Nishita (meaning “sharp, prepared”), Nishtha centers on constancy and faithful resolve.