Boy Name Indian · Sanskrit

Nitin

Pronunciation /NIT-in/

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“principled person”

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The Communicator
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GenderBoy
OriginSanskrit
Starting soundNi
Numerology3 · The Communicator
Name-based RashiVrishchika (Scorpio)
Traditional gemstoneRed Coral
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N → Vrishchika (Scorpio)
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Meaning of Nitin

Nitin is a boy name of Sanskrit origin, popular among Indian families. It means “master of law, ethical”.

Nitin's Style

Sanskrit Indian Timeless Medium Boy

Nitin at a Glance

Popularity
82/100
Modern Style
50/100
Uniqueness
18/100
Pronunciation
88/100

Nitin is a popular, easy to pronounce, widely familiar name with a balanced character.

Nitin Popularity Graph

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#70#72#732015201920232026
Status
Moderately Popular
Direction
→ Stable
Est. Position
~#71

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Nitin Name Profile

Meaningprincipled person
OriginIndian · Sanskrit
GenderBoy Name
First LetterN
Letters5
Syllables2
Baby Name Generator Popularity Score82/100

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