Is Niketha a boy or girl name?

Niketha is a girl name. It belongs to the Vrishchika rashi.

What is the rashi of the name Niketha?

The rashi (moon sign) of the name Niketha is Vrishchika. Its nakshatra is Anuradha.

What is the numerology number of Niketha?

The numerology number for the name Niketha is 5. Numerology associates this number with specific personality traits and a distinct life path.

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Meaning of Niketha

Pronunciation: Niketha is pronounced ni-KAY-thaa

About the Name Niketha

Niketha is a girl name with roots in Sanskrit and Hindu culture. A South Indian spelling of Niketa, from the Sanskrit 'niketa', 'dwelling, house, abode'.

In Hindu tradition, Niketha is associated with the Vrishchika rashi.

The numerology number for Niketha is 5, reflecting the personality traits and characteristics associated with this name.

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Origin / Religionsanskrit, hindu

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StyleClassic

PopularityUncommon name in India (2025)

Details

Origin : sanskrit, hindu

Gender : girl

Nakshatra : Anuradha

Rashi : Vrishchika

Numerology : 5

Syllables : 3

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Etymology of Niketha

A South Indian spelling of Niketa, from Sanskrit 'niketa', a dwelling or abode (also found as 'niketana'). The 'th' reflects how the 't' is commonly written in South Indian spellings.

Variants and related forms of Niketha

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Personality and Numerology of Niketha

In numerology, the name Niketha reduces to the number 5, which is most often linked to freedom, adventure, adaptability. A person carrying this vibration is often restless in the best way - curious about people and places, quick to learn, and energised by change rather than threatened by it. The name Niketha also falls under the Vrishchika rashi (moon sign), traditionally described as intense and perceptive, with formidable focus and depth. Its associated nakshatra is Anuradha.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Niketha mean in Sanskrit?: A South Indian spelling of Niketa, from the Sanskrit 'niketa', 'dwelling, house, abode'.
What is the origin of the name Niketha?: A South Indian spelling of Niketa, from Sanskrit 'niketa', a dwelling or abode (also found as 'niketana'). The 'th' reflects how the 't' is commonly written in South Indian spellings.
How do you pronounce Niketha?: Niketha is pronounced ni-KAY-thaa.
Is Niketha a boy or girl name?: Niketha is a girl name. It belongs to the Vrishchika rashi.
What is the rashi of the name Niketha?: The rashi (moon sign) of the name Niketha is Vrishchika. Its nakshatra is Anuradha.
What is the numerology number of Niketha?: The numerology number for the name Niketha is 5. Numerology associates this number with specific personality traits and a distinct life path.

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