US Popularity:11475
Origin:Arabic
Other Origin(s):Armenian, Chinese, Turkish, Albanian
Meaning:Birthmark; Mark, marked; Distinctive
Nishan is a boy’s name of Albanian, Arabic, Armenian, and Turkish origin. Meaning "birthmark," “mark,” "marked," or “distinctive," it might be enough to leave a lasting impression on your little one! The name Nishan also appears in The Tale of the Nishan Shaman, a legend well-known among the Manchu people of northeastern China. In this mythical saga, the Nishan Shaman enters the underworld to save the soul of a wealthy landowner's son. Who knows, this name of many origins may also be the saving grace you’ve been searching for.

Nishan Name Popularity Data

U.S. Births

Overall:Nishan is currently #11475 in U.S. births
Boy:Nishan is currently #4292 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#11475
in 2022
+ 7181
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources

https://translate.google.com/?sl=ur&tl=en&text=nishan&op=translate

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