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Nidhaan

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How to Pronounce Nidhaan

Pronounced nih-DHAHN /nɪˈðɑn/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit nidhan, 'a treasure; a store; a receptacle; the foundation; the resting place'Low

In 30 seconds: A treasure; a store; the foundation: Nidhaan is Sanskrit. Lyrical, precious, and warm (said 'nih-DHAHN').
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Origin LowSanskrit
MeaningFrom Sanskrit nidhan, 'a treasure; a store; a receptacle; the foundation; the resting place'
U.S. rank (2024)#7104 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 17

History & Origin

Nidhaan comes from Sanskrit nidhan, 'a treasure; a store; a receptacle; the foundation; the resting place'. A lyrical, precious Indian name (said 'nih-DHAHN'; nickname Nidh).

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, a-treasure-and-the-foundation at the root, and precious.

Did you know? Nidhaan means 'a treasure; a store; a receptacle; the foundation' in Sanskrit — a lyrical, precious name (said 'nih-DHAHN').
Overall data confidence 46%
Sanskrit references — Nidhaan — Sanskrit etymology

Variations

NidhanNidhaanu

Nicknames

Nidh

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nidhaan mean?

Nidhaan is Sanskrit for 'a treasure; a store; the foundation'.

How do you pronounce Nidhaan?

It's said nih-DHAHN /nɪˈðɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Nidhaan a boy or girl name?

Nidhaan is a boy's name.

How popular is Nidhaan?

Nidhaan is a rare name in the U.S.

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