Nilesh
Meaning of Nilesh
Nilesh is a male name with Indian origins. In Indian English, it is pronounced as nye-lesh (/naɪˈlɛʃ/). The name Nilesh has been recorded in the United States since at least 1966, and its popularity has fluctuated over the years. In recent years, it has been given to a small number of newborn boys in the United States. The name has various variations and spellings. Nilesh carries a distinct cultural association with India and may be a unique choice for parents looking for an international name with a rich heritage.
Pronunciation
Indian English
- Pronunced as nye-lesh (/naɪˈlɛʃ/)
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Notable People Named Nilesh
| Nilesh Mohan Naik was an Indian environmental activist and farmworker from the scheduled tribe community, who was tragically shot to death during the Nylon 6,6 agitation at Keri plateau, Ponda, and is remembered as Goa's first environmental martyr. |
| Nilesh Parmar - Nileshkumar Narottambhai "Nilesh" Parmar is a former Indian-born cricketer who represented the Oman national cricket team as a right-handed middle-order batsman from 2007 to 2013. |
| Nilesh Dnyandev Lanke is an Indian politician and a member of the Nationalist Congress Party who was elected as MLA of the Parner Assembly constituency in Maharashtra in 2019. |
| Nilesh Sahay is a multi-talented Indian film producer, writer, and director. |
| Nilesh Narayan Rane is an Indian politician from Maharashtra, known for his family's prominent political background in the state. |
