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. |
