Niyati Name Meaning, Origin, History, And Popularity

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Origin, Meaning, And History Of Niyati

The peaceful name Niyati is rooted in the Sanskrit scriptures of Indian culture and translates to many meanings, including ‘destiny,’ ‘fate,’ ‘luck,’ ‘fortune,’ and ‘necessity.’ It can also connote ‘restriction.’ Niyati, in terms of its Vedic origins, can denote deeper meanings, such as ‘supreme power,’ a religious duty or obligation,’ ‘self-command,’ ‘self-restraint,’ ‘the will of God,’ or ‘the fixed order of things’ (1). In addition, Niyati is an epithet of Durga, the Hindu goddess of protection, strength, and motherhood.

As per the Vaṃśa (genealogical account of gods, patriarchs, sagas, and kings), a 10th-century Saurapurana—one of the Shaiva Upapuranas, a genre of Hindu religious texts—Niyati was the name of one of the three daughters of Meru and Dhariṇi. She was married to Vidhata, who was the son of the sage Bhrigu, by his wife Khyati (Viṣṇu Purāṇa, Part 1, Chapter 10). After her death, Niyati transformed into a Devi (goddess) who worshiped Lord Brahma in his court. (Sabhā Parva,11:43).

In addition, according to the sage Bharata’s 3rd-century Sanskrit treatise on the performing arts, Natyasastra (3.1–8), Niyati is the Sanskrit moniker for a goddess worshiped during raṅgapuja.

Spelling variations for this ancient feminine moniker are yet to be noted. However, you can choose a variety of endearing nicknames, such as Niyu, Niya, Niti, Nia, Yati, and Ati, for your adorable child.

Thanks to its origin, this moniker has made several appearances in fictional works, primarily of Indian origin. Niyati is the name of a 2023 Indian crime thriller movie by Pinaki Srichandan, as well as a novel written by the renowned Nepali litterateur Indra Sundas. In 1983, Sundas received the Sahitya Akademi Award for this novel.

Niyati

Meaning Destiny; Luck

Gender Girl

Religion Hindu, Judaism

Origin Hindi

Lucky Number 33

Syllables Two

Length 1 word, 6 letters, 3 vowels, 3 consonants

Type Medium length and easy to pronounce

How To Pronounce Niyati?

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Listen to the sound of the name Niyati in Hindi.

Niyati On The Popularity Chart

This section includes a pair of graphs based on Social Security Administration data, which will help you easily understand the popularity trend of this name.

Popularity Over Time

As illustrated in the listed graph, the name’s popularity has peaked twice in the span of 25 years. For more specific details, check out the graph below.

Source: Social Security Administration

Rank Over Time

The below graph represents the name’s ranking among other baby names. Bear in mind that a declining slope suggests an increase in rank position.

Source: Social Security Administration

Names With Similar Sound As Niyati

The soft and sweet resonance of the name Niyati is bound to attract most people, prompting us to compile a list of additional baby names with a similar phonetic character.

Popular Sibling Names For Niyati

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Boy Sibling Names For Niyati

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Girl Sibling Names For Niyati

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Other Popular Names Beginning With N

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Names With Similar Meaning As Niyati

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Popular Songs On The Name Niyati

Song	Artist
Niyati	Il:lo
Niyati	Love Spirals Downwards
Niyati	Il:lo
Niyati	Michael Rogel
Niyati - CNJR Remix	Il:lo
Niyati	Dr. Praveen Jaret

Acrostic Poem On Niyati

Dive into the lyrical charm of the name Niyati with this acrostic poem. Witness how each letter paints together a story, capturing the name’s individuality, strength, vitality, and sophistication. Inspiring, is it? Why not try a similar poem that describes what you think of your baby’s personality?

Navigating the stormy waters of life with confidence.

Illuminating ideas that will inspire the world.

Youthful and lively, with a charm so knightly.

Angelic and divine, a little beacon of light.

True and thoughtful, you are always helpful.

Impeccable in every detail, illustrious at every task.

Niyati’s Zodiac Sign And Birth Star As Per Vedic Astrology

Vedic astrology, also called Jyotisha, provides deep insights into a person’s life based on celestial positions at birth. Rashi and nakshatra, which are an integral part of Jyotisha, are believed to influence an individual’s personality and life events. The following sections give you rashi-related information, such as the associated letters, elements, ruling body, quality, and nakshatra for the name niyati. These details help analyze a person’s characteristics, personality, and behavior.

Zodiac Sign (Rashi)

As shown in the following table, each rashi is associated with specific sounds, which are often used as the starting letters of names for newborns in Hindu families. Each rashi is represented by a figure and one of the five elements – Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Ether (Space). One ruling celestial body, known as its 'rashi lord' or 'ruler' is assigned to these rashis. These bodies include Venus, Mars, Sun, Moon, Mercury, Jupiter, and Saturn. Furthermore, the rashis are assigned various qualities or gunas.

Rashi (zodiac sign)	Vruschika (Scorpio)
Starting letters for Vruschika (Scorpio) rashi	N, Y
Representation	Scorpion
Element	Water
Ruling body	Mars
Quality	Fixed

Birth Star (Nakshatra)

Another important aspect of Vedic Astrology is the nakshatras, the lunar constellations or star clusters that the Moon occupies during a person's birth. There are 27 nakshatras, each with its own unique qualities, attributes, and symbolism. Each rashi contains two-and-one-fourth nakshatras in it. For example, Aries contains Ashwini, Bharani, and Krithika nakshatras.

The below table provides information on the nakshatras’ degrees on the zodiac circle, their lords and related syllables, for babies born in the Vruschika (Scorpio) rashi. These syllables/phonetics are popularly used to choose the baby name. For precise nakshatra calculation based on your baby's birthplace and date, use our Nakshatra Calculator.

Nakshatra	Degrees Of The Nakshatra	Nakshatra Lord (Ruler)	Name Syllables
Visakha (Vishakam)	Scorpio (0 to 3.20 degrees)	Jupiter	Ti, Tee, Too, Te, Tu, Tae, To
Anuradha (Anizham, Anusham)	Scorpio (3.20 to 16.40 degrees)	Saturn	Na, Naa, Ni, Nu, Ne, Nee, Noo, Nae
Jyeshta (Triketta)	Scorpio (16.40 to 30 degrees)	Mercury	No, Ya, Yaa, Yi, Yu

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Niyati In Different Languages

It’s exciting to see our baby’s name spelled and written in various languages. See how people spell Niyati in Spanish, French, German, Italian, and more! Each language has its own way of saying Niyati, but it’s still the same special name. Learn how the name looks and sounds in different languages around the world!

Name	Language	Code
Niyati	English	en
尼亚提	Chinese	zh-CN
नियति	Hindi	hi
Niyati	Spanish	es
Niyati	French	fr
نياتي	Arabic	ar
নিয়তি	Bengali	bn
Niyati	Portuguese	pt
нияти	Russian	ru
نیاتی	Urdu	ur
Niyati	Indonesian	id
Niyati	German	de
ニヤティ	Japanese	ja
नियति	Marathi	mr
నియతి	Telugu	te
Niyati	Turkish	tr
நியதி	Tamil	ta
Niyati	Vietnamese	vi
Niyati	Tagalog	tl
니야티	Korean	ko
Niyati	Hausa	ha
Niyati	Swahili	sw
Niyati	Javanese	jv
Niyati	Italian	it
ਨਿਆਤੀ	Punjabi	pa
નિયતિ	Gujarati	gu
นิยาติ	Thai	th
ನಿಯತಿ	Kannada	kn
ኒያቲ	Amharic	am
नियति	Bhojpuri	bho
Niyati	Yoruba	yo

How To Communicate The Name Niyati In Sign Languages

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Name Numerology For Niyati

Numerology is an occult system that gives significance to numbers and their influence on human life and destiny. Numerologists attribute specific qualities, energies, and characteristics to a number. Parents who believe in numerology prefer to choose baby names that resonate positively with the child’s unique numerical vibrations, often derived from their date of birth. Here we give a general birth number and personality traits of the name Niyati, based on the Pythagorean (Western) system. This analysis will differ from child to child based on their date of birth. You may use our numerology calculator for more personalized information.

Baby Name Lists Containing Niyati

Read through our baby name lists that include the name Niyati and several other similar names. The wider the choice, the better your selection. Isn't it?

Movie Titles Inspired By The Name Niyati

Discover the presence of Niyati in an array of films. Know about the various movies that have this name.

Movie title	Other titles	Release year
Niyati		2023

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the meaning of the name Niyati?

The name Niyati means destiny, and luck.

2. What is the origin of the name Niyati?

Niyati has a Hindi origin.

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