Nitin
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Nitin is a Sanskrit name meaning “master of the right path”. It is a uncommon name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 100% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Nitin
Nitin is a popular male name of Indian origin, specifically from Sanskrit. It means "master of the right path," "possessor of righteousness," or "moral." This name reflects virtues such as integrity, ethical conduct, and leadership. In Hinduism, following the 'right path' (Dharma) is a central concept, making Nitin a name imbued with deep philosophical and moral significance. It is a common and respected name across various regions in India.
Meaning Comments
- Cake_travel: The main thing I like about this name is it's a palindrome. . . moreover nowadays this name is used both by the Hindus and Christians also... I'm proud that my name is Nitin!
Gender Usage of the Name Nitin
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Nitin is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by a large number of recorded bearers.
Popularity of the Name Nitin
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Nitin is listed under Uncommon Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in Canada.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Rare | 1 in every 5.87M births |
| United Kingdom | Uncommon | 1 in every 4.51M births |
| Canada | Uncommon | 1 in every 1.34M births |
| Australia | Uncommon | 1 in every 2.26M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Nitin was last recorded at #8,668 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2015) and has not appeared in the latest official-year lists for major markets.
Historically, its best recorded position was #931 in 1978. Its lowest recorded position was #10,557 in 2008. Over the last 8 years (2007–2015) the name rose 1613 places (from #10,281 to #8,668).
Characteristics of the Name Nitin
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 5 letters — Medium-Length Boy Names
- Starts with
- N — Boy Names Starting with N
- Ends with
- n — Boy Names Ending in “n”
Name AestheticMethodology
Nitin is a two-syllable name with an initial stress pattern and balanced vowels. This symmetry results in a Sleek & Modern aesthetic.
Middle Names For Nitin
Middle names used with NitinMethodology
Nitin is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Nitin Kumar · Nitin Hiralal · Nitin Kant · Nitin Chhaganlal · Nitin HarishbhaiView all 11 boy middle names.
Middle name suggestions for NitinMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Nitin is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 6 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Nitin Milton · Nitin Melvin · Nitin Marvin · Nitin Marcus · Nitin Mathew. View all 142 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Nitin
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Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Natan · Newton · Wynton · View all 26 names
Spelled Like Nitin Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Nutin · Niton
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Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Nicholas · Nathan · Noah · View all Top 100 names
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Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: John · Steven · Kevin · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Robert · Michael · William · View all Top 100 names
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How to Spell Nitin in ASL
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Nitin Sathyaa (born 9 January 1980) is an Indian actor and film producer who works primarily in Tamil cinema. He has had acting roles in films including Chennai 600028 (2007), Aranmanai (2014), and Pandigai (2017). He also produced the 2018 film Jarugandi and the 2020 film Lock Up.