Ninian

Ninian is a unique but peculiar name that is usually given to boys. It is a peculiar name because the meaning of Ninian is not known, but many things about its origin are known. It is a variation of the name Niniavus, which is known for being the name of a famous saint. Many parents like to name their children meaningful names, and since Ninian is a name with no known meaning, it is pretty unpopular. The US records show that the name was found less than five times out of six million people. People with this name are seen as generous and sympathetic, and the name can be used to describe them further. The N stands for nice, the I stands for inspire, and the A stands for activities. These traits mean that people named Ninian are seen as impressive because they tend to do many activities and are good at all of them. They are also inspirational and wise, and they are often sought for advice and guidance. According to some websites, people named Ninian are likely to become very successful in whatever job they choose to do because of their traits. The name is associated with moonstones and pearls, and these gemstones are believed to bring them luck and good omens. Yellow and green are also considered lucky colors for people named Ninian. Ninian is a Welsh name that has no known meaning.

Gender

Boy

Origin

Scottish and Irish, meaning unknown

Numerology

N is for nice, need I say more?

I is for instill, the lesson of life.

N is for nice, need I say more?

I is for intense, your zest of living.

A is for absolute, for you know your mind.

N is for neatness, your orderly way.

Lucky

Ninian lucky number is 7.

The detectives of numerology, 7 is known for its investigative abilities and analytical skills. Astrologically, the number 7 can be thought of as a blend of Virgo and Scorpio energy: 7 is extremely detail-oriented, but is driven by inner-wisdom as opposed to tangible realities.

Famous People Named Ninian

• Saint Ninian 5th,century Celtic saint, believed to have been a missionary to the Picts
• Ninian Martin Stephen 20th Governor,General of Australia
• Ninian Edwards U.S. Senator and Governor of Illinois
• (Roderick) Ninian Smart Scottish writer and educator
• (John) Ninian Comper Scottish architect

Ninian in Pop Culture

• Ninian Deacon character in Zona Gale's 1920 novel Miss Lulu Bett
• St. Ninian's church in the Redwall series by Brian Jacques