Nisan

Nisan is a boy's name of Turkish origin meaning “barley ripening.” It is a rare choice in US records.

Nisan at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Turkish
Meaning
“barley ripening”
Pronunciation
/niːˈsɑːn/

About the name Nisan

Nisan belongs to the Turkish tradition. Its meaning — “barley ripening” — is the sense carried by its Turkish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Nisan first appears in Social Security records in 1994. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #8721 in 2023, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 21 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Nisan in US records

First recorded (US)
1994
Best US rank
#8721 in 2023
Peak year
2023
Total since 1880
21

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nisan mean?

Nisan means “barley ripening” in its Turkish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Nisan a boy or girl name?

Nisan is a boy name.

What origin is the name Nisan?

Nisan comes from the Turkish tradition.

How popular is the name Nisan?

Nisan first appears in US records in 1994. Its best-ever ranking was #8721 in 2023, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Nisan?

Nisan is pronounced /niːˈsɑːn/ (IPA).

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