Nityaनित्या
Nityā · traditionally used for girls
“Eternal; one of Lalitā's 16 Nityās”
Eternal, constant, perpetual; epithet of Durgā/Lalitā; the 16 Nityās of Śrīvidyā Tantric tradition.
Starting sound and where it falls
Nitya begins with Ni — a traditional birth-star naming sound. Names beginning with Ni open Anuradha pada 2. Which pada a birth falls in comes from the Moon’s position at the recorded birth date, time, and place.
A noted bearer: —.
Cultural context
Evokes the eternal and constant, linked to goddess Durga and the sixteen Nityas.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Nitya mean?
Nitya (Nityā) is attested as “Eternal; one of Lalitā's 16 Nityās.” Eternal, constant, perpetual; epithet of Durgā/Lalitā; the 16 Nityās of Śrīvidyā Tantric tradition.
Which nakshatra sound does Nitya fit?
Nitya begins with the sound Ni, which opens Anuradha pada 2. Whether a birth falls in that exact pada comes from the Moon's position at the recorded birth date, time, and place — that is what the free check on this site calculates.
Is Nitya a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Nitya is traditionally used for girls.
Where does this meaning come from?
Every meaning on this page is quoted from verified Sanskrit dictionaries or cited scripture, exactly as attested.
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