Nisan: meaning of the Hebrew name
נִיסָן
Pronounced nee-SAHN
- Boy
- Aramaic
Meaning of Nisan
Nisan is the spring month in which Passover, the festival of freedom, falls. The month's name came back with the exiles from Babylon and appears in the Book of Esther; it is given to boys born in that month.
Nisan in Hebrew
Nisan is written ניסן in Hebrew (with vowel points: נִיסָן). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- נNun
- יYod
- סSamekh
- נNun
Gematria value: 170 (Nun 50 + Yod 10 + Samekh 60 + Nun 50)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginAramaic
- Meaningthe month of nisan
- Pronunciationnee-SAHN
- Hebrewניסן
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Nisan was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Nisan
What does the name Nisan mean?
Nisan is the spring month in which Passover, the festival of freedom, falls. The month's name came back with the exiles from Babylon and appears in the Book of Esther; it is given to boys born in that month.
How do you pronounce Nisan?
Nisan is pronounced nee-SAHN in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Nisan in Hebrew?
Nisan is written ניסן in Hebrew (with vowel points: נִיסָן).
What is the gematria of Nisan?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling ניסן adds up to 170 (Nun 50 + Yod 10 + Samekh 60 + Nun 50).
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