nishon

Nishon is a proper noun used in various contexts, most commonly as a given name and as a geographic name in parts of Central Asia and the Persianate world.

Etymology: The name is derived from the Persian nis̄hān meaning sign, mark, or emblem; in Uzbek, Tajik, and related languages, Nishon is a Latin-script rendering of that root.

Personal name usage: In Central Asian communities and among diaspora groups, Nishon is used as a masculine given name; spelling and usage vary with language and transliteration, and it may appear as a surname in some families.

Toponymy: Nishon occurs in geographic names in regions influenced by Persian and Turkic linguistic traditions; it may designate districts, rivers, or settlements, with spelling and transcription varying by country and script.

Cultural usage: The name has appeared in contemporary literature and media as a character name and in naming trends within the Persianate cultural sphere.

Related terms: Related forms include Nishan, a more common variant meaning sign or emblem.