Nisan

American  

[nee-sahn, nis-uhn, nee-sahn] / ˈni sɑn, ˈnɪs ən, niˈsɑn /

Or Nissan

noun

1. the seventh month of the civil year in the Jewish calendar: considered the first month of the religious year.

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Nisan British  

/ niːˈsan /

noun

1. (in the Jewish calendar) the first month of the year according to biblical reckoning and the seventh month of the civil year, usually falling within March and April

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Etymology

Origin of Nisan

First recorded in 1350–1400; from Hebrew nîsān, from Akkadian nisānu, of disputed origin

Example Sentences

Era Living, which operates eight retirement communities in the Seattle area, has asked residents who are planning to leave to share details of their plans in advance, according to Nisan Harel, vice president of operations.

From Seattle Times

Here, in memory of Eliezer ben Nisan ha’Cohen, is a passage on frivolity by a great rabbi in Prague at the end of the 16th century.

From New York Times

The holiday is, after all, one of the three agriculturally important festivals in Judaism, and occurs during Nisan, the first month of the Jewish calendar and a New Year for the growing season.

From Washington Post

“It is impossible to speak of fair elections when the ruling party has all the advantages and all the money on its side,” Nisan said.

From The Guardian

After 18-years staying out of the game, Nisan is back with an ad that it created with YouTubers who have posted videos about dads and their families.

From Time