Gender: Female
Origin: Hebrew, Indian
Meaning: Miracle or God is gracious, Insignia, Banner, Flag
Pronunciation: NI-sahn, /ˈniːsɑːn/, N IY S AA N
Popularity Rank: #21,973
Nissan is a Hebrew name meaning 'miracle' or 'God is gracious'. It is also the first month of the Jewish calendar, known as the month of Passover and new beginnings.
The name Nissan is of Hebrew, Indian origin and means Miracle or God is gracious, Insignia, Banner, Flag. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Nissan is commonly found in Israel, Saudi Arabia, Palestine, and 72 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: NI-sahn
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈniːsɑːn/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: N IY S AA N
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Nissan is recorded 1,822 times globally, ranking it as the 21,973th most common name worldwide.
Nissan is most prevalent in Israel, with 287 occurrences, making it the 2,131th most popular name in the country.
In Israel, the name Nissan is found among 1 in every 1129 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | #2,131 | 1 : 1,129 |
| Saudi Arabia | #15,064 | 1 : 19,946 |
| Palestine | #3,401 | 1 : 2,554 |
| Algeria | #7,631 | 1 : 11,879 |
| Malaysia | #10,545 | 1 : 21,176 |
| United States of America | #18,517 | 1 : 20,327 |
| Iraq | #13,142 | 1 : 15,980 |
| Bangladesh | #5,123 | 1 : 6,775 |
| United Arab Emirates | #9,027 | 1 : 14,216 |
| Morocco | #12,496 | 1 : 17,847 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Nissan from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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