Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nisan
noun
/ˈniː.sən/
Definition
Nisan is the first month of the ecclesiastical year in the Hebrew calendar.
Examples
- The Jewish holiday of Passover begins on the 15th of Nisan.
- Nisan usually falls in March or April, depending on the Gregorian calendar.
Meaning
The term ‘Nisan’ refers to a time in spring when the Jewish people commemorate several important events, including Passover.
Synonyms
- month of Nisan
- spring month
