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 remembered as the first environmental martyr of Goa.
Nilesh Parmar is an Indian-born former cricketer who played for Oman as a right-handed batsman from 2007 to 2013.
Nilesh Dnyandev Lanke is an Indian politician who became a member of parliament for Ahmednagar in 2024 after serving as an MLA for Parner.
Nilesh Sahay is an Indian actor, filmmaker and writer, and the son of former Bollywood actress Zaheeda Hussain.
Nilesh Narayan Rane is an Indian politician from Maharashtra and the son of former Chief Minister Narayan Rane.
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