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Nissen

♂ Boy

Pronounced NIS-en /ˈnɪs.ən/Medium

Meaning: A Yiddish name derived from Nissan, the Hebrew month of spring (when Passover falls), tied to a sense of miracles and renewal. Noted respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A Yiddish name of spring: Nissen comes from Nissan, the Hebrew month (said 'NIS-en'). Warm and renewing.
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Origin MediumYiddish, Hebrew
MeaningA Yiddish name derived from Nissan, the Hebrew month of spring (when Passover falls), tied to a sense of miracles and renewal. Noted respectfully.
U.S. rank (2022)#13762 ↘ Falling
2022 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 17

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200820082022

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Nissen is a Yiddish name from Nissan, the Hebrew month of spring. It reads warm and traditional, familiar in Jewish families - rare in the U.S. (said 'NIS-en').

It is extremely rare in the U.S.

Did you know? Nissen is a Yiddish name from Nissan, the Hebrew spring month when Passover falls - carrying a sense of renewal and miracles, noted respectfully (said 'NIS-en').
Overall data confidence 42%
References - Nissen — Yiddish, from Nissan, the Hebrew spring month

Variations

NissanNissonNisen

Nicknames

NissyNis

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nissen mean?

Nissen is a Yiddish name from Nissan, the Hebrew month of spring (when Passover falls).

How do you pronounce Nissen?

It's said NIS-en /ˈnɪs.ən/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Nissen a boy or girl name?

Nissen is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Nissen?

Nissen is extremely rare in the U.S.

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